1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut into large pieces-if you have celery leaves, add them to the stock
1 large carrot, cut into large pieces
8 sprigs parsley-stems and/or leaves
2 sprigs thyme or 1 tsp dried
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper or 4 whole peppercorns
- Place the chicken parts into a large stock pot. Add vegetables, herbs, and salt and pepper and cover with 12 cups cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil and immediately reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer, uncovered 1 ½ to 3 hours, occasionally skimming off the foam that comes to the surface. The longer you simmer, the more concentrated the flavor.
- Strain the stock into a large pot or bowl. Use right away or let the stock come to room temperature and either refrigerate (fat is easier to remove once chilled) or divide into 4 cup containers, label, and freeze. Stock can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for one year.
Store Bought Stock-Better Than Bullion Chicken Base
To add more flavor to a store bought stock add bay leaf, thyme, fresh parsley to the soup you are preparing.
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