Basic Chicken Stock

By Dianne_H

Ingredients

• 1 chicken
• 2 tbsp salt
• 4 peppercorns
• 5 quarts water
• 1/2 bay leaf
• Pinch of thyme
• 6 green onions with tops
• 4 large carrots, quartered
• 2 stalks celery, with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion,

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken, salt, peppercorns, and water in stock pot; bring to boil over medium heat, removing scum from the surface. Cover pot; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour; skim frequently. Add remaining ingredients; cover. Cook about 2 1/2 hours; skim off fat. Season if necessary with additional salt and pepper. Remove chicken and vegetables from stock. Strain stock through wet muslin; chill. Remove fat before using.