Chicken Broth

Name: Chicken Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: about 6 cups
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces (legs, wings, necks or back bones); 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks; 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks; 2 medium onions, quartered; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 to 10 whole peppercorns; 2 quarts cold water

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours + chilling

Yield about 6 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Making chicken broth from scratch is as easy as boiling water. Learn how to make your own with our foolproof recipe.

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces (legs, wings, necks or back bones)
2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, quartered
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
8 to 10 whole peppercorns
2 quarts cold water

Directions

Place all ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat until mixture is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, skimming foam as necessary.
Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones. Discard bones; save meat for another use. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Skim fat from surface.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Wondering how to make chicken broth at home? Learn here! Rich in chicken flavor, this traditional broth is lightly seasoned with herbs. Besides making wonderful chicken soups, this chicken stock recipe can be used in casseroles, rice dishes and other recipes that call for chicken broth. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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