Chicken Broth

Ingredients

• Chicken soup set 5 lbs
• Onion 1 head
• Carrot 1 piece
• Celery stalk 2 pieces
• Water 5 qt
• Dried Dill Stems 5 pieces
• Parsley 5 pieces
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Thyme 5 sprigs
• Green peppercorns 5 pieces
• Allspice berries 5 pieces
• Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Arrange the chicken bones on a baking sheet and place them in an oven preheated to 465°F for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Pour cold water into a pot, add the browned bones, and bring to a boil.

Step 3

When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat and skim off any foam that forms. Simmer the broth uncovered over low heat for 1 hour.

Step 4

Slice the onion in half without peeling off the skin.

Step 5

Cut the carrot and celery in half as well.

Step 6

Add onion, carrot, celery, parsley and dill stems, thyme, allspice, black pepper, and bay leaf to the broth. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 2-3 hours.

Step 7

If the broth will be used as a standalone dish, it should be seasoned with salt to taste at the end of cooking. However, if it will serve as an ingredient for other dishes, it is best not to add salt. Strain the finished broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.