Canja De Galinha Portuguese Chicken & Rice Soup

Step 1: Add water, bay leaves, allspice (in tea ball), salt, garlic, onion, and chicken in large stock pot.

Step 2: Cover with the lid.

Step 3: Bring to the boil.

Step 4: Let boil until chicken is cooked, about an hour. During cooking time,

Step 5: Check to see if you need to add some water, as it will reduce as it boils.

Step 6: Remove the chicken when it's cooked.

Step 7: Debone and deskin and cut into bite-size pieces and set aside.

Step 8: Now, taste the broth, and adjust the salt to your liking.

Step 9: Add in the rice and let it cook for about 20 minutes.

Step 10: Simmer on low heat.

Step 11: Do not cover with the lid, as this sometimes, will make it boil over.

Step 12: After the 20 minutes, remove the pot from the heat.

Step 13: Remove allspice and bay leaves.

Step 14: Add chicken and let it sit for 15 minutes, the rice will finish cooking.

Step 15: Add lemon juice and vinegar to taste.