Chicken Broth

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 1 med stewing chicken or other chicken parts
• 3 qrt water
• 1 onion, peeled, quartered
• 2 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp dried sage leaves
• 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves or pinch of dried thyme leaves
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the chicken and all the other ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, skimming off the scum that rises to the top. When there is no more scum, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 2 hours. Strain the broth and refrigerate for later use. When the fat congeals on top of the cold broth, carefully lift it off and discard.