Basic Chicken Broth and Gravy Recipe

Name: Basic Chicken Broth and Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 carrot, chopped; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 6 parsley sprigs; 2 quarts chicken bones (2 skinless carcasses from 2 roasted chickens); 5 cups water; 2-3 cups Basic Chicken Broth (above); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 carrot, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
6 parsley sprigs
2 quarts chicken bones (2 skinless carcasses from 2 roasted chickens)
5 cups water
2-3 cups Basic Chicken Broth (above)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste

1
In a large soup pot set over high heat, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat to low, and remove any scum that has formed on top.
3
Simmer for 30 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, then strain, discard the solids, and refrigerate the broth.
4
The chicken fat can easily be removed from the surface when the broth is cold.
5
In a medium saucepot over high heat, reduce the broth to about 1 cup.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the cream, then whisk this into the reduced broth.
7
Whisk until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
8
Set aside in a warm water bath until ready to serve.
9
Taste for salt and add up to 1/2 teaspoon.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 carrot, chopped, 1/2 large onion, chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 3 whole peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Basic Chicken Broth and Gravy falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Basic Chicken Broth and Gravy

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