A simple and flavorful homemade chicken broth perfect for soups, stews, and various dishes. This recipe utilizes basic ingredients to create a rich and nourishing broth.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1.5 kg chicken
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 L water
- 10 whole black peppercorns
Directions
Step 1
Place the whole chicken in a large pot.
Step 2
Add chopped carrots, celery, quartered onion, and smashed garlic cloves to the pot.
Step 3
Add the bay leaf and whole black peppercorns.
Step 4
Pour in 3 liters of water.
Step 5
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Step 7
Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
Step 8
After cooking, remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot.
Step 9
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
Step 10
Season the broth with salt to taste.
Step 11
Let the broth cool down before storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.