Canja – Cape Verdean Chicken Soup
Canja – Cape Verdean Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of Cape Verdean cuisine. This comforting soup, featuring tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and fragrant spices, is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. It’s not just easy to prepare but also a nutritious option that pleases palates of all ages. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, Canja promises to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cape Verdean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large tomato, quartered
- 1 and 1/2 cups medium-grain rice
- 2 potatoes, diced very small
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and olive oil for at least one hour.
- In a large stock pot, brown the marinated chicken on medium heat until golden.
- Sauté onion and tomato in the same pot until softened. Return chicken to the pot.
- Add broth and water; bring to a boil then simmer for one hour.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in rice and carrots; cook for another thirty minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and simmer until all ingredients are cooked through.
- Let rest before serving; enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg