Homemade Chicken Stock Recipe
Learn how to make flavorful homemade chicken stock from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for soups, stews, and sauces!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Stock:
- 1 whole chicken carcass or 2–3 pounds of chicken bones
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered, skin on
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- A few sprigs of parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 12 cups cold water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place chicken bones, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings in a large stockpot.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours.
- Strain: Remove from heat, strain the stock, and discard solids.
- Cool and Store: Let the stock cool before refrigerating or freezing for later use.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider roasting the bones and vegetables before simmering.
- Stock can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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