Flag of BrazilBrazilian soups

Brazil's soups vary greatly between regions. Canja de galinha is a comforting chicken and rice soup found across the country, while tacacá from the Amazon region combines tucupi, a yellow broth made from cassava, with dried shrimp and jambu leaves, which leave a tingling feeling on the tongue.

SoupWiki lists 6 Brazilian soups. Typical total cooking time is about 90 minutes, ranging from 55 to 260 minutes, and a serving is roughly 220–450 kcal (estimates). The quickest is Tacacá (~55 min) and the lightest is Tacacá (~220 kcal). None of them is vegetarian as usually made. All are served hot.

All 6 Brazilian soups, by editor’s score

8.0Canja de GalinhaCanja de galinhaFlag of BrazilBrazil60 min~280 kcal6.0Caldo de MocotóCaldo de mocotóFlag of BrazilBrazil260 min~450 kcal5.1Caldo de FeijãoCaldo de feijãoFlag of BrazilBrazil105 min~380 kcal4.2Piranha SoupCaldo de piranhaFlag of BrazilBrazil60 min~260 kcal4.2Sopa Leão VelosoSopa Leão VelosoFlag of BrazilBrazil90 min~360 kcal3.7TacacáTacacáFlag of BrazilBrazil55 min~220 kcal

Main ingredients in Brazilian soups

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