Chicken Broth
A comforting chicken broth recipe perfect for sipping or as a base for soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds) or 2-3 pounds of chicken bones
- 4 quarts of cold water
- 2 medium onions
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 10-12 peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by washing and chopping the vegetables into rough chunks.
- Combine in a pot: Place the chicken (or bones) in a large stockpot with the chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
- Add water and vinegar: Pour in the cold water and add the apple cider vinegar.
- Bring to a boil: Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Skim the foam: After about 30 minutes, skim any foam forming on the surface.
- Simmer gently: Let the broth simmer for 4 hours; add water if it reduces too much.
- Strain the broth: Carefully remove the chicken and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Cool and store: Allow the broth to cool completely before transferring to storage containers.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor, and don’t rush the simmering process for a richer broth.
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