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Chicken broth

A classic broth based on chicken and vegetables. Ideal as a base for soups, sauces and stews.
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Main course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Keyword: broth, chicken fumet, chicken stock, chicken stock
Servings: 3 l
Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 whole soup chicken (or 1.5 kg chicken carcasses and legs)
  • 3 onions (coarsely sliced)
  • 3 carrots (coarsely sliced)
  • 3 stems celery (coarsely sliced)
  • 1 leeks (white and green, coarsely chopped)
  • 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme, parsley stalks, possibly leek greens)
  • 4 liters cold water
  • 10 pepper balls
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Rinse the chicken and carcasses well under cold water.
  • Place in a large saucepan and pour over with 4 liters of cold water.
  • Bring to a slow boil, skimming the surface frequently.
  • Add the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the bouquet garni and pepper balls.
  • Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours (do not boil through, just simmer gently).
  • Remove chicken and vegetables from broth, strain through a fine sieve or muslin cloth.
  • Season lightly with salt.
  • Use immediately or let cool and freeze in portions.

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Serving: 250ml | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g

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