Description
Learn how to make a flavorful and nutritious chicken broth at home with this simple recipe. This homemade broth is perfect for sipping on its own or using as a base for soups and sauces. With just a few ingredients and some time, you’ll have a delicious broth ready to enhance your culinary creations.
Ingredients
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Chicken Broth:
- 1 whole chicken carcass or 2–3 pounds chicken bones (with some meat)
- 10 cups water
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Place the chicken bones in a large stockpot, add water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
- Add Ingredients: Include onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours.
- Strain and Season: Strain the broth, discarding solids. Season with salt to taste. Let cool before storing.
Notes
- For a richer broth, roast the bones at 400°F for 30 minutes before simmering.
- Apple cider vinegar helps extract minerals from the bones.
- This broth can be sipped on its own or used as a base for soups and sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
