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Ingredients to make homemade chicken stock in a large pot.
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Chicken Stock Recipe

Using leftover chicken bones and basic kitchen veggies, this simple Chicken Stock recipe will guide you through how to make Chicken Stock on the stovetop or your crockpot.  It’s rich, flavorful and makes the perfect base for soups, stews, risotto and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 37kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • Bones from 1 large Chicken rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken
  • 4 large Carrots
  • 1 large Onion
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • Water enough to cover

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, add the chicken bones, carrots, onion, garlic, celery and bay leaves.  Fill the pot with water enough to cover the ingredients.  
  • Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 6-8 hours, skimming the surface occasionally and adding a little extra water if needed to cover ingredients. Make sure it does not come to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and carefully strain through a fine-mesh strainer into another large pot or other heatproof container.
  • Add a large bag of ice to a cooler or your kitchen sink and add a little water to make an ice bath. Add the strained stock and let cool completely before storing in the fridge.
  • Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Use as the base of soup, or drink warm as bone broth. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8195IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.5mg