Chicken Broth

Total Time
About 5 hours, plus overnight refrigeration
Rating
4(44)
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Ingredients

Yield:Five quarts
  • 2free-range chickens, about 3½ pounds each
  • 2large Spanish onions, unpeeled, quartered
  • 3large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 3ribs celery, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2bay leaves
  • 6quarts water
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (50 servings)

4 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all ingredients in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a very slow simmer. Cook, skimming the broth as necessary, for 4 to 5 hours. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve. Set aside and cool to room temperature, refrigerate overnight. Skim the fat from the top of the stock. Ladle any broth not used immediately into airtight containers and store in the freezer.

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Take 2 expensive free-range chickens and boil them for 5 hours? I don't think so.

I use the leftover carcass from rotisserie chickens.

This worked perfect, the chicken was flavorful and the broth was perfect!!!

Take 2 expensive free-range chickens and boil them for 5 hours? I don't think so.

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