Canja (cape Verde Islands) Rich Chicken & Rice Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 whole chicken, cut up
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 cup short-grain rice
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 cups water

Recipe

• 1 saute onions in oil. next add chicken pieces, boullion cubes and saute a few minutes more.
• 2 add 3 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
• 3 simmer 30 to 35 minutes, until rice is cooked. add water to adjust to desired consistency.