Name: Chicken Broth Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 4 lbs; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 onion, quartered; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 8 cups water

Chicken Broth Recipe

Gretal Flory Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Chicken Broth Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 4 lbs
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves of garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
8 cups water

Instructions

In a large pot, add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns.
Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 2 hours.
Remove the chicken from the pot and strain the broth, discarding the vegetables and spices.
Shred the chicken meat and set aside.
Return the broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Add the shredded chicken back into the broth and let cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!