Chicken Broth
Comforting chicken broth, made from scratch! As soon as someone in my family was sick this was made and we’d drink it by the cup garnished with some dill and fresh garlic. It’s dense with nutrients and healthy fats from the whole chicken so it’s perfect to drink when nothing else seems appetizing.
Notes: This can be used for any recipe that requires chicken broth, it’ll make about 2-3 quarts depending how large the chicken and your stock pot are.
This recipe is a meal of its own, once it’s done cooking the chicken can be removed and shredded. Once the broth is strained, add the chicken back in along with some vermicelli or small noodles and you have a delicious chicken noodle soup!
Chicken Broth:
organic whole young chicken, 1
yellow onion, 1
celery, 2
carrot ,2-3
garlic, 1 head
ginger, 1 small chunk (optional)
herbs (dill, parsley, scallion whatever you have)
bay leaf, 2-3
peppercorns, a handful
oregano, 1 Tbsp
salt, to your liking
turmeric, 2 tsp
cayenne, 1/2 tsp
Method:
Prep the chicken by removing the innards (should be in a baggie), no need to rinse. Place the whole chicken into a large stockpot, then fill with water to the top. Place on stove at medium heat.
Next add the veggies, rinse the celery and carrot then add them to the pot whole, chop in half if they don’t fit. The onion can get cut in half, skin peeled, then added as well. Same with garlic, peeled then added whole. The ginger is optional but I always add it, slice 3-4 pieces and add it in, the skin can be left on. For the herbs, use whatever you have at home. I’ll typically add a handful of dill and parsley (wash well so there’s no sediment leftover). Lastly is the spices, a good pinch of salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, oregano, turmeric, and cayenne (feel free to add whatever other spices you like). Cover with a lid, let come up to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for at least an hour and a half (preferably more). Skim the surface scum occasionally with a spoon or ladle to keep the broth nice and clear.
Once finished, remove the chicken to let cool. Strain the broth into another pot (or use a sieve and scoop everything out), and discard of the cooked veggies (or give them to your doggo). Adjust the seasoning of salt if needed, and enjoy in recipes or on it’s own!
