Barefoot Contessa'S Homemade Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa'S Homemade Chicken Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs roasting chickens; 3 large yellow onions, unpeeled, quartered; 6 carrots, unpeeled, halved; 4 stalks celery & leaves, cut in thirds; 4 parsnips, unpeeled, cut in half (optional); 20 sprigs fresh parsley; 15 sprigs fresh thyme; 20 sprigs fresh dill; 1 head garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Servings: persons

3 -5 lbs roasting chickens
3 large yellow onions, unpeeled, quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled, halved
4 stalks celery & leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled, cut in half (optional)
20 sprigs fresh parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

1
Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, and seasonings in a 16 to 20 quart stockpot.
2
Add 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer uncovered for 4 hours.
4
Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander and discard the solids.
5
Chill the stock overnight.
6
The next day, remove the surface fat.
7
Use immediately or pack in containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
8
**Cooking time does not include chilling the stock overnight.

558

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -5 lbs roasting chickens, 3 large yellow onions, unpeeled, quartered, 6 carrots, unpeeled, halved, 4 stalks celery & leaves, cut in thirds, and more.

Yes, Barefoot Contessa'S Homemade Chicken Stock falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barefoot Contessa'S Homemade Chicken Stock

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