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Canja (Cape Verde Islands) Rich Chicken & Rice Soup

Canja (Cape Verde Islands) Rich Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe

This very thick, rich soup is made to celebrate special occasions, such as New Year's eve and special family events. This recipe was adapted from the Smithsonian Institution's, 1995 Festival of American Folklife Cookbook. Recipes for the book were contributed by American Cape Verdeans who are active in preserving their cultural heritage. The Cape Verde Islands are located about 300 miles west of Senegal. Many Cape Verdeans migrated to the Atlantic coast of the U.S., many to Rhode island.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine African
Calories 570.8 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 whole chicken, cut up
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup short-grain white rice
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 3 cups water

Instructions
 

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 452gCalories: 570.8kcalCarbohydrates: 45.7gProtein: 32.9gFat: 27.2gSaturated Fat: 7.8gCholesterol: 122.3mgSodium: 676.9mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 2.9g
Keyword < 60 Mins, African, Beginner Cook, Chicken, Easy, Meat, One-Dish Meal, Poultry, Rice, Short-Grain Rice, Stove Top, Whole Chicken
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