Boiler Broth - Early 1900'S Recipe

Name: Boiler Broth - Early 1900'S
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (large boiling fowl specified); salt and pepper; 1 onion; 1 carrot (peeled); 1 leek (roughly chopped); 2 celery ribs (roughly chopped); 6 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf (dried); 3 parsley (stalks); 1 sprig thyme

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C.
2
Pat the skin of the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
3
Stuff onion into the cavity and then tie legs together with kitchen string and then bake for 30 minutes.
4
Peel the carrot and roughly chop the leek and celery.
5
Place the chicken and remaining ingredients into a large pot and cover with water and bring to the boil and skim off any scum that forms and then cover and simmer very gently for up to 5 hours.
6
It will make your house smell wonderful.
7
Strain into a large bowl and allow to cool.
8
Chill overnight and then skim off fat that forms on the surface, use within 3 days or freeze.
9
SERVING SUGGESTIONS - the rich flavour of the wonderful broth makes a meal in itself, shred meat from the breast and throw in a handful of noodles and fresh herbs for a bowl of sublime chicken noodle soup.

144

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken (large boiling fowl specified), salt and pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot (peeled), and more.

Yes, Boiler Broth - Early 1900'S 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.

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Boiler Broth - Early 1900'S

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Variations & substitutions

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