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Bone Broth

Bone Broth

You can use this tasty recipe as a base for your favorite soups or stews.
Yield: 5 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • Bones from 1 chicken, all skin and fat removed
  • 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Handful parsley
  • 24 cups 1½ gallons water

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn flame to low and simmer for 12 to 24 hours on the lowest heat (the longer you cook your broth, the more nutrients it will contain).
  • Add 2 to 4 cups of water every 6 hours.
  • When broth is done, strain in a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or container. Let it cool in the refrigerator and remove any fat that has risen to the top.
  • Broth can be used in soups, stews or sauces. You can also freeze it for several months.

Notes

Makes 5 cups; 1 cup per serving
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 35Carbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.