How to Make an Easy Chicken Broth From Scratch

The next time your craving a good pot of chicken dumplings or a hearthy chicken soup, consider saving money by making your own broth. When you purchase a good quality chicken broth you will expect to spend at least .99 cents per can. Many good recipes will call for a least 3 to 4 cans for soup. Why waste the money! You've already purchased the chicken and veggies, so why buy the broth. Here is a great culinary trick to help you save money and add more flavor to your soup. Happy Eating!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Whole Chicken
• Water
• 3 large Carrots
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 stalk of celery
• 1 sprig of Thyme
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1/2 cup parsley
• Pepper and salt to taste

1. In a Large stock pot place your whole chicken, chopped vegetables and fresh herbs. Then fill with water until it covers the entire chicken. Make sure your pot is large enough to avoid overflow and spoils.

2. Next, cook on medium heat for at least an hour and one half or until chicken is completely cooked. You will notice that the meat has pulled away from the bones.

3. Next, carefully remove the chicken, vegetables and herbs from the broth. Let sit until cooled.

4. Once cooled, place in the refrigerator to harden. After a couple of hours the fat should have risen to the top. If so, carefully skim the top layer of fat off with a large spoon.

5. Seal it in an air tight container and store until ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to take your time and do not rush it. It should be made at least several hours before making your soup.

[saggio]

on 4/23/2009 This sounds good, I'll try it, thanks for sharing, 5* and rec