Canja (Chicken Soup, Brazilian Style) Recipe

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 med Shallots, finely minced
• 1 c. Corn kernels
• 2 x Doves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 bn Fresh mint, leaves only, finely minced
• 3 Tbsp. White wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 3 lb Chicken, up to 3-1/2
• 1 med Onion, coarsely minced
• 5 x Plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely minced
• 1 stalk celery, including leaves, coarsely minced
• 1/2 bn Cilantro, leaves only, finely minced
• 10 c. Water
• 3 lrg Carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 c. Long grain white rice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper

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