Homemade Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

Create your own flavorful chicken broth at home with this simple slow cooker recipe. Let it simmer for hours to extract all the delicious flavors from the chicken and vegetables. Use it in soups, stews, and other recipes for added depth and richness.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, giblets removed
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
• 8 cups water
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Place the whole chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Add in the chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
3. Pour in the water, ensuring all ingredients are covered.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve.
6. Discard the solids and shred the chicken meat for another use.
7. Season the broth with salt to taste.
8. Store the broth in containers in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.

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