Classic Chicken Stock

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon cold water
  • One 4-pound chicken
  • 2 leeks, coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
  • 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 1 hour, skimming as necessary.
  3. 3
    Transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly.
  4. 4
    Remove all of the meat from the chicken and return the bones and skin to the pot; reserve the meat for another use.
  5. 5
    Partially cover and simmer the stock for 1 hour longer.
  6. 6
    Strain the stock and let cool.
  7. 7
    Skim off the fat before using.

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