Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

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This crockpot recipe for whole chicken soup makes broth for use in other recipes. Because it's made in the slow cooker, you don't need to fuss with it. I like to use breasts and wings, but any bone-in pieces will make a nice broth.

Submitted by Micki Stout
Updated on April 23, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces

  • 6 cups water

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 1 onion, quartered

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

Directions

  1. Place chicken, water, celery, carrots, onion, and basil in a slow cooker.

  2. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Strain and discard vegetables. Chicken meat may be removed from bones and used in soup.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
15g Fat
6g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 341mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.