Brazilian Chicken Soup

Some dishes are universal, with a slight regional variation. Matzo ball soup, chicken noodle soup, wonton soup - whether it’s Jewish, American or Chinese, all of these dishes are comforting. Here is the Brazilian version. This soup is so simple that it inspired a slang word in Portuguese: when something is ‘Canja’ it means it is easy. The basic ingredients are chicken, rice and mirepoix (onions, celery and carrots). I like to add some asparagus in the springtime. Cook the chicken gen