Homemade Broth
2015-11-19 10:43:42
Serves 12
Homemade broth is something that is so much better than anything you’ll find in the store. It’s also the perfect use of leftover veggie scraps, as well as bones from whole chickens. Simply save all your leftovers until you have enough, then make a big batch or make a batch from fresh ingredients.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
6 hr
Total Time
6 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds leftover chicken bones
- 1 large onion
- 2 large carrots, rough chopped
- 3-4 celery stalks
- 1 small bunch parsley
- 6-8 sprigs thyme
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a large stockpot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer.
- Simmer, for 4-6 hours over low heat.
- Turn off heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
- Strain the stock through a colander lined with cheesecloth.
- Chill and remove the fat from the surface.
- Store in the refrigerator if you’re going to use it within a few days; otherwise freeze.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories 64
- Total Fat 0.1g
- Total Carbohydrates 14.8g
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g
- Sugars 7.1g
- Protein 1.6g
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