
Canja
Canja is a traditional Portuguese soup made with chicken broth enriched with rice and chicken livers. It is a nutritious and comforting dish, perfect for cold days and to boost the immune system. Its origin dates back to the 15th century and it has become one of the most popular soups in Portugal. Its preparation is simple and requires few ingredients. Canja is often served as a first course but can also be enjoyed as a main dish.
Ingredients
- Chicken brothto taste
- Bay leafto taste
- Onionto taste
- Garlicto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Chicken livers
500G - Olive oilto taste
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
- Boiled rice
300G - Chopped parsleyto taste
- Saffron (optional)
1Pinch
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 7
It is a typical Portuguese soup made with chicken livers and rice
- STEP 2 OF 7
Prepare a chicken broth (old and fatty) flavored with bay leaves, onion, garlic, and black peppercorns
- STEP 3 OF 7
Skim the broth during cooking and strain it through a damp cloth to remove as much fat as possible
- STEP 4 OF 7
Chop 500 g of chicken livers and quickly sauté them with a little oil, season with salt and pepper
- STEP 5 OF 7
Pour the drained livers into the boiling broth and add 300 g of boiled rice separately
- STEP 6 OF 7
Adjust the salt and garnish with chopped parsley
- STEP 7 OF 7
Season with a pinch of saffron (optional) dissolved in a little broth
Suggestions
Pot
Spoon
Knife
General Information
Origin
Portogallo
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 113.47 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 8.93 |
of which Sugars (g) | 0.23 |
Fat (g) | 2.86 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.89 |
Protein (g) | 13.58 |
Fiber (g) | 0.12 |
Sale (g) | 0.05 |
- Proteins13.58g·53%
- Carbohydrates8.93g·35%
- Fats2.86g·11%
- Fibers0.12g·0%