Chicken Broth

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 free-range chickens, about 3 1/2 pounds each
  • 2 large Spanish onions, unpeeled, quartered
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 3 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 quarts water

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all ingredients in a large stockpot.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Reduce to a very slow simmer.
  4. 4
    Cook, skimming the broth as necessary, for 4 to 5 hours.
  5. 5
    Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve.
  6. 6
    Set aside and cool to room temperature, refrigerate overnight.
  7. 7
    Skim the fat from the top of the stock.
  8. 8
    Ladle any broth not used immediately into airtight containers and store in the freezer.

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