Name: Homemade Chicken Broth
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 litres (8 cups)
Ingredients: 1 whole 4.4 lb (2 kg) skinless chicken; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 1 onion, chopped; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1 clove; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black peppercorns; 12 cups (3 litres) cold water

Preparation

- Place all the ingredients in a large pot and cover with the cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes, skimming occasionally.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and debone. Set the meat aside and discard the bones, vegetables and herbs. Strain the broth through a sieve. Allow to cool, then place the broth in the refrigerator to allow the fat to rise to the surface. Degrease the chilled broth before using or freezing.

Homemade Chicken Broth

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