Chicken Broth

Chicken broth is readily available at any grocery store, but it’s great to make from scratch if you’ve just made a roasted chicken.

ACTIVE TIME: 20 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS | MAKES 10 SERVINGS

chicken broth

Equipment

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring spoons
Large pot
Large spoon

Ingredients

1 chicken carcass and neck
2 celery stalks, cut in half
1 parsnip, well washed and halved
1 Spanish onion, quartered
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
cold water, to cover

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except for the salt, in a large pot and generously cover with cold water.

  2. Turn the heat to medium and cook, partially covered, until the mixture comes to a slow boil.

  3. Lower the heat to very low and continue cooking, partially covered, for 3 hours. Do not let it boil again.

  4. Strain and discard the solids. Transfer to a large container, cover, and refrigerate.

  5. When the stock has completely cooled, skim off using the large spoon, and discard the hardened fat. Add salt to taste.

  6. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 6 months.