This rich homemade chicken broth is a versatile base for soups, sauces, and gravies. Made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and of course, chicken, this flavorful broth will elevate your culinary creations. Simmered slowly to extract all the goodness, this nourishing broth is perfect for cold winter days or anytime you need a comforting and healing dish. The recipe is easy to follow and the result is a flavorful, golden chicken broth that will enhance all your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken pieces (bones and meat)
- 2 onions, quartered
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 whole black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 10 cups water
Directions
- In a large stockpot, combine the chicken pieces, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
- After 3 hours, remove the pot from the heat and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
- Let the broth cool completely, then refrigerate it overnight. The next day, skim off any fat that solidified on the surface.
- The chicken broth is now ready to be used in your favorite recipes. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for longer storage.
