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Chicken Stock vs Broth + Recipe and Video
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Chicken Stock vs Broth + Recipe and Video

This chicken stock is made by simmering a rotisserie chicken carcass with aromatics like onion, celery, carrot, garlic, peppercorns, and herbs. The long simmer extracts flavors and gelatin from the bones, resulting in a rich, savory broth. Turmeric and optional red pepper flakes add subtle warmth and color. This base can be used for soups or sauces, delivering a deep chicken flavor without added seasoning beyond the vegetables and spices.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 24 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken carcass bones and skin, rotisserie
  • 1 yellow onion quartered, skin left on
  • 3 celery coarsely chopped, ribs
  • 2 carrot coarsely chopped, large
  • 4 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 20 black peppercorns
  • 1/2 parsley whole, bunch
  • 1/2 thyme whole, bunch
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the above to a large stock pot, cover with water by an inch and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 90 minutes. Any vegetable scraps can be used, but these are my go to aromatics.
  2. Let cool and then remove all large pieces from the pot and discard. (See Note 1)
  3. Strain the broth and use immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for later use. The broth will become gelatinous and the chicken fat will congeal on the top, feel free to discard or use for making a roux.

Notes

  • Cooked vegetables from the stock can be pureed with broth for a thicker soup base.
  • Chicken fat that rises to the top can be used for making a roux or discarded as preferred.
  • Stock can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen to extend storage.

Nutrition Information

Calories 24kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 178mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2415IU (48%) Vitamin C 42.6mg (47%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 24

% Daily Value*

Calories 24kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2415IU 48%
Vitamin C 42.6mg 47%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.