Chicken Broth Supreme Recipe

Name: Chicken Broth Supreme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs chicken legs, whole; 8 1/2 cups water; 4 cups carrot juice; 1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice; 2 large onions, unpeeled, thickly sliced; 2 large carrots, peeled, thickly sliced; 1 large leek, thinly sliced (white & tender green part); 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 3/4 teaspoon rosemary; 3/4 teaspoon thyme; 10 sprigs parsley; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

6 lbs chicken legs, whole
8 1/2 cups water
4 cups carrot juice
1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice
2 large onions, unpeeled, thickly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled, thickly sliced
1 large leek, thinly sliced (white & tender green part)
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
3/4 teaspoon rosemary
3/4 teaspoon thyme
10 sprigs parsley
2 bay leaves

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Spread chicken legs in large roasting pan.
3
Roast until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes.
4
Transfer chicken legs to large stockpot; pour off all the fat from the roasting pan.
5
Pour 1/2 cup of the water into the roasting pan and scrape up any browned bits clinging to the pan.
6
Add these juices to stock pot along with chicken.
7
Add remaining 2 quarts of water, carrot juice, and mixed vegetable juice.
8
Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off foam as it rises to the surface. Continue skimming until no foam remains.
9
Add onions, carrots, leek, celery, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves.
10
Return to a boil, continuing to skim any foam that rises.
11
Reduce heat to low and simmer until broth is rich and flavorful, about 2 hours.
12
Strain broth and discard solids.
13
Refrigerate broth.
14
Remove fat that solidifies on the surface.
15
Can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

1574

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

227

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs chicken legs, whole, 8 1/2 cups water, 4 cups carrot juice, 1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Broth Supreme 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Broth Supreme

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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