Name: Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: about 2.5 litres (10 cups)
Ingredients: 1 large chicken; Cold water to cover (about 3 litres/12 cups); 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 1 leek, white part only, cut crosswise into large pieces; 2 branches celery, cut crosswise into large pieces; 2 carrots, cut crosswise into large pieces; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional); 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) dried thyme (optional); A few parsley stems (optional); A few peppercorns (optional)

Preparation

- Place all ingredients in a large pot and cover with cold water. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for about 2 hours. Skim off foam with a small metal skimmer or slotted spoon, especially early in the process.
- Line a large colander with paper towels. Strain the broth through the colander into another pot or a very large bowl. Transfer to storage containers. Let cool, uncovered, about 15 minutes. Seal the containers and refrigerate or freeze immediately. Add salt at time of use. Save the chicken meat for use in sandwiches, casseroles or other dishes calling for cooked chicken.

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