Homemade Chicken Stock
Servings 5 servings
Calories 397kcal
Ingredients
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks with leaves cut into thirds
- 2 large onions peeled and quartered
- 1 head of garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 potato peeled and quartered
- 1- tablespoon salt
- 7 sprigs of thyme
- 10 sprigs of Italian parsley
- 10 sprigs of dill
- 2 teaspoons whole black and white peppercorns no need to ground
- 1 whole chicken or 7 pieces of chicken parts
- 12 cups of water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large pot. (I used a Dutch oven but if you do not have one, use the biggest one you have on hand)
- Add water and bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer it uncovered for 4 hours.
- Strain the entire content in batches through a strainer.
- Pack the liquid in containers and refrigerate for a few days or freeze up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1556mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4679IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg