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Dive into this simple, heartwarming chicken broth easy recipe. Perfect for cozy nights in or uplifting your favorite dishes. Give it a whirl!
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 20 minutes.
Cook Time: 3 hours
How Many Servings?
8 cups
Ingredients:
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| 1 whole chicken (cleaned) | |
| 4 stalks celery (roughly chopped) | |
| 3 carrots (roughly chopped) | |
| 1 large onion (chopped) | |
| 4 garlic cloves (peeled) | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
| 10 cups cold water (plus an additional 2 cups water) |
Preparation
1
In a large Dutch oven pot, add some of the vegetables first, followed by the chicken on top; arrange the rest of the vegetables around the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and rub with some olive oil.
2
Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the mix for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
3
Remove the chicken breast from the chicken pieces and put it aside. (This will be used in the soup, so keep it close!)
4
Cut the rest of the chicken into smaller pieces and place these in the pot.
5
Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and add 10 cups of cold water. Bring to a near boil, but do not allow it to bubble; just when it’s on the cusp of boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and keep simmering for about three hours. Periodically skim any fat from the surface of the liquid.
6
Be sure to follow my tip listed above as the broth simmers: add one cup of water after the first hour of simmering and an additional cup at the second hour to maintain a good amount of broth.
Turn off the heat and drain the stock into a large measuring cup; you should end up with about 8 cups of stock. Discard the rest of the chicken, let the broth cool down, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storage and Reheat Instructions:
Storing this nourishing broth is simple. Pop it in the fridge, and it'll be good for 3-4 days. Need longer? Freeze it for up to 3 months. A quick note on reheating: do it once and only once for the best flavor and safety. Whether you're using a stove or microwave, medium heat and occasional stirring will do the trick.