- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 60 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Creamy chicken soup, a comforting and tasty dish worth preparing due to its soft texture and delicious flavor.”
What you need to know
- Canja is a dish of Portuguese origin, but it is very appreciated in Brazil.
- The creamy texture is obtained through the prolonged cooking of the chicken.
- The heavy cream is the key ingredient to achieve the desired consistency.
Ingredients
Main
- units carrots
- units potatoes
- chopped parsley
- pimenta black pepper
- cups rice
- units sweet corn
- tablespoons oat flour
- ml chicken broth
- ml heavy cream
- unit chicken
- tablespoon salt
- units chayote
Instructions
Principal
- Incorporate the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly to keep it creamy. Finish with chopped parsley before serving.
Chef's tips
- Use old hens to get an enhanced flavor.
- Cook slowly to ensure the chicken stays tender.
- Add a little garlic and onion to add more flavor.
Variations
- Add cooked peas for a richer version.
- Include cubed potatoes for a more complete dish.
- Mix a little tomato sauce to give more acidity.
Substitutions
- Heavy cream can be replaced by melted grated cheese.
- Chicken can be replaced by shredded chicken.
- Parsley can be replaced by chopped scallions.
How to store
Let the chicken soup (canja) cool before storing in the refrigerator. It must be consumed in a maximum of 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended to freeze chicken soup, as it may lose its creamy texture when thawing.
What to serve with
Serves well with white rice or toast to soak up the broth.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if the chicken is cooked?
The chicken is cooked when the breast and leg detach easily from the carcass, and the meat is tender and easy to chew.
Can heavy cream be replaced with another ingredient?
Yes, you can use melted grated cheese as an alternative, which will also give a creamy texture to the chicken soup.
Can I use young chickens for this chicken soup?
Old hens are preferable for canja due to their richer flavor, but young hens can be used, especially if cooked longer.
Can I leave the chicken soup in the open pot after cooking?
It is not recommended to leave the chicken soup in an open pot, as the liquid may evaporate, altering the texture. Let the chicken soup rest covered in the pot.
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