Soup stocks are wonderfully healthy and a comfort food on a cold day. According to a recent article on WebMD, chicken soup can help cure the common cold! Homemade soups are always healthier and taste better than something out of a can, so follow these simple tips to make sure you have chicken broth on hand. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Place the chicken bones, spare meat, vegetable scraps, herbs and spices into a stockpot. Add enough cold water to cover the vegetables and bones. Simmer for approximately 4 hours.
2. Foam will form on the surface of the chicken broth as it simmers. Use a spoon, or ladle, to skim it off. Strain the bones and vegetable scraps from the chicken broth and discard them. Salt and pepper to your liking.
3. To use your broth - Use immediately as a base for soup, or you can freeze it and begin making your soup on another day. If you freeze the chicken broth, leave a bit of space in the top of the container for expansion. It is a good idea to freeze the broth into the portion size that works best for you. A single cup of broth can be warmed on a cold day for an instant meal. Tossing in leftover meat and vegetables from the refrigerator creates a wonderful meal. Adding cream, pureed vegetables, starch, or flour can thicken chicken broth.
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