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Classic Chicken Stock

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Classic Chicken Stock

Classic Chicken Stock - Patience rewarded: slow cooking increases the flavor

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Health Score:
100 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
4 h.
Preparation
ready in 16 h.
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Calories:
9
calories
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Nutritional values

The best thing about this recipe is that it is low in fat and calories. This is especially true if you remove the fat which separates from the liquid and solidifies when it cools down. Chicken soup helps fight off colds in particular, as the soup has an anti-inflammatory effect, and the hot steam moistens the mucous membranes.

 

If you don't have chicken bones for the broth, take a cut-up chicken instead. Either way, with the recipe for the chicken broth, it is worth preparing just enough to freeze a good portion for future use. 

1 milliliter contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie9 cal.(0 %)
Protein2 g(2 %)
Fat0 g(0 %)
Carbohydrates0 g(0 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin1.2 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate1 μg(0 %)
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg(2 %)
Biotin0.3 μg(1 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C0 mg(0 %)
Potassium32 mg(1 %)
Calcium4 mg(0 %)
Magnesium3 mg(1 %)
Iron0.1 mg(1 %)
Iodine0 μg(0 %)
Zinc0 mg(0 %)
Saturated fatty acids0 g
Uric acid16 mg
Cholesterol5 mg
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Ingredients

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5
Ingredients
6 ⅗ lbs Chicken bones (to make chicken stock) (preferably organic)
1 tsp salt
3 onions
3 carrots
1 stalk Leeks
12 black peppercorns
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Sieve, 1 Fine-mesh sieve, 1 Slotted spoon, 1 Ladle, 1 Cleaver, 1 Jar, 1 Freezer bag, 1 Funnel

Preparation steps

1.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 1

Rinse chicken bones with cold water and drain well.

2.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 2

Coarsely chop the bones. 

3.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 3

Place chicken bones in a large pot and cover with approximately 1 gallon of water. Add the salt.

4.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 4

Bring water in pot to a boil, occasionally skimming off any foam from the surface.

5.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 5

Meanwhile, peel the onions and carrots. Rinse leeks and drain. Coarsely chop vegetables.

6.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 6

Add vegetables and peppercorns to pot.

7.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 7

Cook over low heat, uncovered, until broth is very flavorful, about 2 1/2 hours, skimming off skim off any foam as necessary. After broth has finished cooking, pass through a coarse sieve and then again through a fine sieve, discarding solids.

8.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 8

Let stock cool completely, then refrigerate overnight to allow fat to rise to the surface. Remove hardened layer of fat the next day.

9.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 9

Boil the stock again until reduced to about approximately 5 cups.

10.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 10

Allow stock to cool again before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, transfer stock to freezer bags and seal tightly (or freeze in ice-cube trays).

 

11.
Classic Chicken Stock preparation step 11

Tip: To keep stock for longer, you will need to use a pressure canner and process jars according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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