Canja de galinha, or simply canja, is a popular chicken soup of Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine.
The basic ingredients include tomato paste, chicken, potato, carrot, rice or massa pevide. Common flavoring ingredients are olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. It is usually accompanied by slices of Portuguese broa bread on the side for dipping. This is only a variation of this recipe.
Canja de galinha is usually consumed by Brazilians and Portuguese when they have a cold. In Portugal and Brazil, canja de galinha is widely believed to help a person overcome colds, digestive problems, and other mild forms of sickness.
Since canja de galinha is very simple and light, it is often consumed before a main course meal as well as a late supper.