Ginger-Scented Chicken Broth Recipe

Name: Ginger-Scented Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken bones (carcasses, or necks, backs, wings, etc.); 2 medium onions, cut in half; 1 4-inch piece of ginger; 2 carrots, peeled; 2 stalks celery; 3 star anise; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 4 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 6 quarts water; Salt, to taste; Lime juice, to taste

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken bones (carcasses, or necks, backs, wings, etc.)
2 medium onions, cut in half
1 4-inch piece of ginger
2 carrots, peeled
2 stalks celery
3 star anise
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
4 garlic cloves, peeled
6 quarts water
Salt, to taste
Lime juice, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken bones in a roasting pan. When oven comes to temperature, roast bones for 1 hour, or until thoroughly browned. Remove from pan and place in a 10-12 quart stock pot.
2
Place onion halves (peels removed) over the open flame of a gas burner. Use tongs to turn onions when needed. When onions are blackened, place in stock pot. Repeat method with ginger, but cut ginger into 1-inch pieces before placing in pot. Add carrots and celery to pot.
3
Make a sachet of spices: Pile star anise, bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves and garlic in a cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen string to make a little pouch. Add pouch to pot, as well as cinnamon sticks.
4
Fill pot with 6 quarts of cold water, making sure to cover all ingredients (add more if you need to). Bring pot to a boil and immediately turn heat down to medium-low. Let the pot simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 4 hours. Refrain from stirring here, so that you'll end up with a clear broth.
5
Remove all bones, veggies and spices from pot. Turn heat up to medium-high, and reduce to about half of its current amount. Taste, and add salt if needed. When broth is full-bodied and flavorful (and this depends on personal preference), remove from heat and cool. Add a healthy sprinkle of lime juice, if desired.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds chicken bones (carcasses, or necks, backs, wings, etc.), 2 medium onions, cut in half, 1 4-inch piece of ginger, 2 carrots, peeled, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Scented 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.

Ginger-Scented Chicken Broth

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