Chicken Ham And Rice Soup Canja Recipes

CANJA (CAPE VERDE ISLANDS) RICH CHICKEN & RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onions in oil. Next add chicken pieces, boullion cubes and saute a few minutes more.
• Add 3 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
• Simmer 30 to 35 minutes, until rice is cooked. Add water to adjust to desired consistency.

CHICKEN, HAM, AND RICE SOUP (CANJA)

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the chicken, onion, and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat until the chicken is tender (about 45 minutes).
• Lift the chicken out onto a platter and set aside.
• Strain the stock through a sieve set over a bowl.
• Discard the solids and skim off as much fat as possible from the stock.
• Rinse out the saucepan and return the stock to it.
• Add the rice, tomatoes and carrots.
• Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary and freshly ground pepper.
• Bring to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
• When the chicken is cool enough to handle remove the skin and bones and cut into strips about 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.
• Return the chicken to the saucepan with the ham and cook just long enough to heat through.
• Add the parsley and serve.