Chicken Broth Recipe

Name: Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken bones (from about 2 cooked chickens); 1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered; 1 large carrot, roughly chopped; 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped; 1 leek, roughly chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 5 whole black peppercorns; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken bones (from about 2 cooked chickens)
1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
2 celery ribs, roughly chopped
1 leek, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
2 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
5 whole black peppercorns
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Place all of the ingredients except salt and pepper into a 5-quart stockpot and cover with cold water.
2
Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 hours.
4
Check the seasoning after a couple of hours and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Remove the pot from the heat and let the broth sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Strain the broth through a fine sieve and place in the refrigerator overnight.
7
The next day, skim the coagulated fat off the top of the broth.
8
If you dont plan to use your broth within 48 hours, pour the broth into ice cube trays and freeze, then put the broth cubes in zip-top freezer bags.
9
The broth will keep in the freezer for up to three months.

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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: 2 pounds chicken bones (from about 2 cooked chickens), 1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered, 1 large carrot, roughly chopped, 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Broth 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.

Chicken Broth

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