Canja De Galinha (Chicken Soup With Lemon And

CANJA DE GALINHA (CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON AND 6 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soups/stews Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

3 lb Chicken

6 1/2 oz Chicken giblets, chopped

6 c Water

2 Onions, finely chopped

1 Stalk celery, finely chopped

1 t Salt

2 Bay leaves

2/3 c Rice

Juice of 1 1/2 lemons

10 Mint leaves, finely chopped

Freshly ground black pepper

Place the chicken in a large saucepan, add giblets,

water, onions, celery, salt and bay leaves. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

Remove the chicken and let it cool. Add rice to the

20 to 30 minutes, until the rice

is soft. Stir occasionally.

In the meantime, remove the skin from the chicken and take the meat off the bones. Discard bones and skin.

Cut the meat into small strips and add it to the

broth, add lemon juice, and serve sprinkled with mint.

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