Portuguese Chicken Soup (Canja) Recipe

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Portuguese Chicken Soup (Canja)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the chicken stock, chicken pieces, onion, parsley, and lemon zest in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken pieces and cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin and bones and cut or tear the meat into small pieces.
  3. Strain the soup through cheesecloth (muslin) and discard the solids. Return the stock and meat to the pot and add the rice, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 337.76 Kcal (1414 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.31g 22%
Cholesterol 76.43mg 25%
Sodium 457.74mg 19%
Potassium 551.69mg 12%
Total Carbs 27.64g 9%
Sugars 6.66g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 23.44g 47%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 60.7mg 337%
Calcium 45.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.14 Kcal (344 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.48g 22%
Cholesterol 18.59mg 25%
Sodium 111.32mg 19%
Potassium 134.16mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.72g 9%
Sugars 1.62g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 7%
Protein 5.7g 47%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 14.8mg 337%
Calcium 11.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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