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Homemade Chicken Broth with Bones

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Today we're making the kind of comforting homemade chicken broth you always want on hand, using chicken drumsticks and veggies for rich flavor. We love letting it simmer unhurriedly and then using the meat for another meal: a simple recipe that really helps you get the most out of your kitchen.

Prep: 20 minCook: 90 minServes: 6

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients

  • Broth vegetables to taste (turnip, parsnip, leek, celery, carrot)
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1 jar cooked chickpeas
  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • White salted pork bone, chicken feet (optional)
  • Water

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Place the chicken, bone, and chicken feet into a large stockpot.
  2. 2Wash and peel the vegetables, then add them to the pot as well.
  3. 3Rinse the cooked chickpeas under cold water and add them to the pot.
  4. 4Fill the pot to the top with water.
  5. 5Simmer over medium heat for 1 to 1:30 hours.
  6. 6Done! Now you can enjoy your homemade chicken broth

Extras

  1. 1During the first few minutes of boiling, skim off any impurities (the grayish foam that forms on the surface) using a slotted spoon.
  2. 2As the potato breaks down, it gives this broth its rich cloudy color; without it, the broth stays clear and golden (another way to get that rich body is by adding chicken feet if you prefer not to use potato).
  3. 3You can make it with chicken carcasses as well. I like using drumsticks so I can shred the meat and use it for another meal.
  4. 4Use skinless chicken so the broth doesn't end up greasy.
  5. 5I don't add any salt because we prefer it this way, but feel free to season to taste.

Tips and tricks

BATCH COOKING

Keeps perfectly in the fridge for 3-4 days.

This dish freezes wonderfully.

CHICKEN BROTH

CHICKEN BROTH

CHICKEN BROTH

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