Chicken Broth

Name: Chicken Broth
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs bony chicken pieces (wings, back, necks); 3 stalks celery & leaves, cut up; 2 carrots, cut up; 1 large onion, cut up; 2 sprigs parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups cold water

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs bony chicken pieces (wings, back, necks)
3 stalks celery & leaves, cut up
2 carrots, cut up
1 large onion, cut up
2 sprigs parsley
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups cold water

Directions

1

In a large pot place chicken pieces, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
2

Add water.
3

Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4

Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
5

Remove chicken.
6

Strain broth through cheesecloth placed in colander.
7

Discard vegetables and seasonings.
8

Refrigerate broth and any reserved meat in separate covered containers up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.