Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe

Name: Homemade Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken parts (necks, wings, and breast bones); 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt; 2 cloves garlic, cut in half; 2 large onions, peeled and quartered; 2 fresh or canned plum tomatoes quartered; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs each fresh Italian parsley and basil, tied together with kitchen string; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 ribs celery with leaves, cut into 4 pieces; 2 carrots, peeled and halved; 5 black peppercorns, crushed

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken parts (necks, wings, and breast bones)
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
2 cloves garlic, cut in half
2 large onions, peeled and quartered
2 fresh or canned plum tomatoes quartered
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs each fresh Italian parsley and basil, tied together with kitchen string
Juice of 1 lemon
2 ribs celery with leaves, cut into 4 pieces
2 carrots, peeled and halved
5 black peppercorns, crushed

1
Put the chicken pieces in a large stockpot, then add the salt and enough cold water to cover the pieces.
2
Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
3
Skim off the foam that collects with a spoon.
4
Add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
5
Skim off any additional foam that collects as the broth cooks.
6
Remove the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and reserve for another use.
7
Pour the broth and vegetables into a large strainer lined with damp cheesecloth set over another pot.
8
With the back of a spoon, press on the vegetables to release all the juices.
9
Discard the solids left in the strainer.
10
Let cool, then cover the broth with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
11
With a spoon, remove the congealed fat from the top of the broth.
12
The broth is ready to use.
13
It can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

848

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds chicken parts (necks, wings, and breast bones), 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt, 2 cloves garlic, cut in half, 2 large onions, peeled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

Homemade Chicken Broth

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