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Homemade Chicken Broth

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A simple homemade chicken broth made by slowly simmering chicken bones with classic vegetables. Perfect as a base for soups, sauces, and everyday cooking.
clear golden homemade chicken broth in a glass jar ready to use for soups and cooking
Servings: 8 cups
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3 lb. (1.2–1.5 kg) chicken carcasses
  • 10 cups cold water
  • 1 onion skin on
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10-12 black peppercorns
  • 3-4 parsley springs

Instructions

  • Trim excess fat and any small tail pieces from the chicken carcasses.
  • Place the chicken bones in a large stock pot with the carrots, celery, onion, parsley, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
  • Pour in the cold water until everything is covered.
  • Slowly bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered on very low heat for 3–4 hours.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Let cool and store in containers or freezer bags.
clear golden homemade chicken broth in a glass jar ready to use for soups and cooking
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