Poultry Broth

 "The Foundation of Fine Soups: Homemade Chicken Stock Recipe"

A fundamental element in crafting delicious soups is a quality stock. Once you master the art of making a rich stock, the possibilities for creating a wide variety of soups become endless. Here's my go-to recipe for homemade chicken stock, which is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor. I often prepare extra batches and freeze them for future use.

Ingredients:😉

• 1 Whole Chicken, approximately 3 pounds
• 8 cups of water
• 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks of celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped into large chunks
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2-3 sprigs of parsley
• 1-2 sprigs of sage
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 2 teaspoons of salt

Instructions:👇

• Cut the whole chicken into pieces.
• Place the chicken pieces, along with all the other ingredients, into a large pot, and bring it to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 3 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool in a separate bowl.
• Pour the stock through a colander lined with cheesecloth, and refrigerate it until chilled.
• Once the chicken has cooled sufficiently, remove the skin and bones, and store the chicken in the freezer or refrigerator for future use.
• Skim off any excess fat from the stock, and you can either refrigerate it, freeze it, or use it right away.
• Yield: This recipe yields approximately 6 cups of chicken stock and about 4 cups of cooked chicken.
• Feel free to get creative with your stock. Experiment with different herbs for unique flavors or consider adding ginger peels and lemongrass for an Asian twist. The possibilities are endless.
• You don't necessarily need a whole chicken either; bone-in chicken breasts work well. Remove the bones before cooking, and freeze them in a plastic bag until you're ready to make the stock.

Once you've mastered this homemade chicken stock recipe, you'll have the foundation for a wide array of soups, from classic chicken noodle to creamy chicken or even exotic peanut butter soup. Let your culinary imagination run wild and savor the results!