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title: Canja de Galinha (Chicken and Rice Soup)
servings: 6
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/canja-de-galinha
---

Gather @chicken thigh{600%g}, @long-grain rice{150%g}, @carrot{2}, @vegetable oil{2%tbsp}, @fresh parsley{3%tbsp}, @spring onion{2} and @black pepper{}.

Soften the @onion{1}, @garlic{3%clove} and @celery{1%stalk} in the oil in a large pot over medium heat, about 4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Add the chicken and @bay leaf{1%leaf}, cover with 2 litres of water, season with @salt{}, and simmer gently for 25 minutes, skimming once or twice. ~{25%minutes}

Lift out the chicken, add the rice and carrots to the pot and simmer 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Meanwhile shred the chicken off the bones and return the meat to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper, and loosen with hot water if the rice has drunk too much broth.

Ladle into bowls and finish with parsley and scallions.