Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
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Homemade Chicken Broth

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Rich in chicken flavor, this traditional broth is lightly seasoned with herbs. Besides making wonderful chicken soups, it can be used in casseroles, rice dishes and other recipes that call for chicken broth."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces
  • 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium onions, quartered
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 whole peppercorns
  • 2 quarts cold water

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat. Skim foam. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones. Discard bones; save meat for another use. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Skim fat from surface.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by Happy Cookah   view full review
I've been making this for as long as I can remember. My freezer is always stocked with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by Metta Karuna   view full review
This makes the perfect broth for chicken noodle soup. The only thing this recipe lacks is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I make this all the time with leftover chicken/turkey carcass. I refuse to buy canned broth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Jayme   view full review
I made this tonight to use in a chicken pie. I didn't think the taste was outstanding. I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by tiffanyblitz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simple and flavorful. I used what I had, didn't worry about what I lacked (celery, in this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by MrsZ   view full review
I like that the salt is not added. I then can adjust with the recipe I use the broth with. A...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by mistycolleen   view full review
this is about as simple as it can get. i usually make this in big batches and then freeze in 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by pinkypink   view full review
Delicious broth. I cooked in in a 7 quart slow cooker on low overnight. Even after I skimmed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by Freyjasdottir   view full review
I made this with a whole chicken it was great My husband is on a low sodium diet it makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by BECCAP   view full review
i just made this last night with a 12 lb turkey carcass. i didn't have any fresh celery so i...

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