Old fashioned homemade chicken broth

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 parsnip, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 12 cups water

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, add the chicken pieces and cover with water. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
2. Add the chopped vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns to the pot and bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 4-6 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface occasionally.
4. Remove the chicken pieces and discard the bones and skin. Shred the chicken meat and set it aside.
5. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth and discard the solids.
6. Let the broth cool to room temperature and then chill in the fridge for a few hours.
7. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface of the chilled broth and discard it.
8. Use the broth immediately or store it in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Verdict:

Old fashioned homemade chicken broth is a wonderful base for soups, stews, and other dishes. The long simmering time helps to extract all the rich flavors from the chicken and vegetables, resulting in a flavorful and nutritious broth.

Serving suggestions:

Some serving suggestions for homemade chicken broth include using it as a base for chicken soup, adding it to risotto, using it to cook grains like rice and quinoa, or just sipping it on its own as a warming and nourishing beverage.