Classic Chicken Stock Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In2 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken1 , skinned
 Water5 Quart
 Peppercorns6
 Whole Cloves6
 1 large onion with skin, quartered
 2 carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces
 4 parsnips, cut in 2-inch pieces
 2 celery stalks with leaves,
 Cut in 2-inch pieces
 Turnips4 Small, quartered
 Bay leaves2
 Salt To Taste

Directions

MAKING
1. Take an 8 quart pot and add chicken, peppercorn, cloves and water.
2. Cover the pot and allow the mixture to come to full boil.
3. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 60 minutes
4. Using a small sieve, remove foam from the mixture’s surface.
5. Mix in onions, parsnips, carrots, turnips, celery and bay leaves.
6. Cook for 90 minutes more.
7. Take off from heat and remove bay leaves.
8. Allow to cool thoroughly.
9. Strain and add salt as required.
10. Take out chicken bones and keep aside for future use.
11. Keep in the refrigerator, covered, till served.

SERVING
12. Discard congealed fat from top, spoon onto soup bowls and serve.
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