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How to Make Chicken Broth
This homemade chicken broth is an easy recipe that will make your meals healthier and tastier. You need to try it!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 9 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs skin-on bone-in chicken pieces (legs quarters, breasts, wings)
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 2 medium carrots quartered
- 1 large yellow onion quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 to 10 peppercorns
- 12 cups cold water
Instructions
Simmer:
- Place all the ingredients in a large soup pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 3 to 4 hours, occasionally skimming off any foam that comes to the surface.
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Remove the chicken:
- Remove the chicken pieces to use for another recipe and vegetables.
Strain:
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer. Transfer the broth into jars.
Store:
- Refrigerate the broth for 1 week or store in heavy-duty zip bags and freeze for 2 to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cup
Calories
9kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
1.2g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Sodium
928.4mg
(39%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 9kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 928.4mg | 39% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.