Homemade Chicken Carcass Stew Recipe

Transform your leftover chicken carcass into a hearty and flavorful stew with this easy recipe. Packed with veggies, herbs, and tender chicken meat, this stew is perfect for cold days and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 leftover chicken carcass
• 8 cups water
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, place the chicken carcass and cover with water.
2. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Remove the chicken carcass and pick off any remaining meat. Discard bones and return meat to the pot.
5. Add frozen peas and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

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