Canja de Galinha

Warm, comforting, and brimming with classic flavors, Canja de Galinha is a beloved Portuguese chicken and rice soup perfect for soothing the soul. This one-pot recipe combines tender chicken thighs, aromatic vegetables like onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, along with silky long-grain white rice, all simmered in a fragrant broth infused with bay leaves. Finished with fresh parsley and a bright squeeze of lemon, this hearty soup is both flavorful and nourishing, making it an ideal dish for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting meal. Ready in just over an hour, Canja de Galinha is a wholesome, family-friendly recipe that serves six and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Keywords: Portuguese chicken soup, Canja de Galinha recipe, chicken and rice soup, comforting soup recipes, one-pot soup ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs
• 8 cups water
• 1 large onion
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 large carrots
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the onion into quarters. Peel the garlic cloves and smash them with the side of a knife. Cut the carrots and celery stalks into large chunks.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the chicken thighs, water, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and bay leaves, returning the clear broth back to the pot.

Step 5

Add the rice to the broth and return to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.

Step 6

While the rice is cooking, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and discard the bones and skin.

Step 7

Once the rice is cooked, return the shredded chicken to the pot. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Chop the parsley finely. Cut the lemon into wedges.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3252.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1727.5

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 3102.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 168.5g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 414.8mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2908.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 39.5%

Carbs: 24.7%