Chicken Stock

Chicken Stock

Chicken stock has almost endless uses, from soup bases, of course, and gravies to a rich but low fat flavoring for veggies. The stock freezes will in those zipper type freezer bags. After trying homemade stock you will never want the store-bought kind again.

Yield:
7 or 8 cups
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 3 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • salt to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place the chicken in a large pot over high heat. Add water to cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 2
Remove chicken from pot. Leave water in pot. Cool chicken. Remove skin and bones from meat. Return bones and skin to pot. Add onions, carrots, celery, bay leaf, ginger, and salt. Continue simmering for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 3
Strain and cool the stock, uncovered.

Step 4
Use the meat for soups, salads, sandwiches, or other dishes where cooked chicken is needed. After stock has been defatted, use or freeze immediately. I freeze the stock in one-cup amounts and use instead of water for cooking rice or vegetables or making gravy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252
Calories
14g
Fat
3g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat4g 21%
Cholesterol87mg 29%
Sodium101mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein27g
Vitamin C2mg 9%
Calcium25mg 2%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium345mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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