Chicken broth recipe

Sure, here’s a simple chicken broth recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), preferably with giblets removed
• 4-5 quarts of water
• 2 onions, peeled and halved
• 3 carrots, chopped into large chunks
• 3 celery stalks, chopped into large chunks
• 3 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• Handful of fresh parsley
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the chicken under cold water and place it in a large stockpot.
2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and parsley to the pot.
3. Pour enough water over the chicken and vegetables to cover them completely, about 4-5 quarts.
4. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently, partially covered, for about 2-3 hours. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during cooking.
5. After simmering, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat and discard the bones and skin.
6. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pot or large bowl to remove the solids. You can discard the solids or save the vegetables for another use, if desired.
7. Taste the broth and season with salt to your liking.
8. Let the broth cool completely before storing it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for longer storage.

Now you have delicious homemade chicken broth ready to use in soups, stews, sauces, or any other recipe that calls for broth!