Basic Chicken Stock

By gilligan1963

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half
• 1 bouquet garni
• 2 pounds raw chicken bones, rinsed in cold water
• 4 quarts cold water
• salt and pepper

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stock pot, over high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours. Remove the stock from the heat and skim off any scum that is on the surface. Strain the stock through a large fine-mesh sieve. Discard the bones and vegetables.