Chicken Broth

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Great soup makes great broth. Makes a lot, but so much better than the canned store-bought or bouillon cube-made broth. Use it in any recipe calling for broth.

Submitted by JW
Updated on September 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 14 quarts water

  • 2 (5 pound) whole chickens, skinned and trimmed of fat

  • 4 pounds carrots, cut into chunks

  • 3 pounds celery, cut into chunks

  • 3 large sweet onions, cut into chunks

  • 6 leeks, trimmed and chopped

  • 14 tablespoons sea salt

  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons crushed dried rosemary

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine water, chicken, carrots, celery, onions, leeks, sea salt, garlic, garlic powder, rosemary, dried parsley, and dried thyme in a large stock pot; partially cover pot with a lid. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is fully cooked and falling off the bone, about 2 hours.

  2. Remove chicken from pot. Stir in fresh parsley until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broth from heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain broth into freezable 2 to 4 cup containers. Use immediately or freeze.

Cook’s Note

When using frozen broth, either thaw it in the microwave or refrigerator, or put it directly into a pot and thaw it on the stovetop.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of all the chicken, vegetables, and salt. The actual amount of those ingredients consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
14g Fat
15g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 3273mg 142%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 39mg 218%
Potassium 702mg 15%

* 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.