Canja

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 whole chicken, cut up 2 medium onions, chopped 3 chicken bouillon cubes 1 cup short-grain white rice light extra virgin olive oil(for frying) 3 cups water
Directions
Saute onions in oil until soft and translucient
Next add chicken pieces, boullion cubes and saute a few minutes more.
Add 3 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
Simmer 30 to 35 minutes, until rice is cooked. Add water to adjust to desired consistency.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MZMARGO.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.6
  • Total Fat: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 77.8 mg
  • Sodium: 462.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 26.0 g

Member Reviews
  • SUGARPUNK52
    This is very good.I used skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken pieces.You could also add carrots,potatoes,etc. and it would still be good. - 12/29/08
  • AIMEE0222
    Great - 1/2/10
  • CD6271782
    This was delicious! I will definitely make it again! - 1/11/10
  • TARANTULA3
    Reminds me of a favorite childhood soup. Haven't tried yet, but I will. - 1/2/10
  • BABE741
    This sounds so easy and good - 1/2/10
  • OTTER2
    very simple and nice! nourishing - 1/2/10