Homemade Chicken Broth

Name: Homemade Chicken Broth
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

9 ingredients

2 steps

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

1

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.
2

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.