Homemade Chicken Broth

Recipe: Homemade Chicken Broth自制鸡汤

Makes: 1L

Ingredients

1LB. (500g) chicken / chicken bones 2L water 1½ large sweet onions (peeled & quartered) 1 large head garlic (unpeeled & rinsed) 2 sticks celery (roughly chopped) 2 carrots (peeled & roughly chopped) 1 parsnip (peeled & roughly chopped) * optional 1 turnip (peeled & quarted) * optional 1 small bunch fresh parsley (stems removed) 1 dried bay leaf 2 tsp. whole black peppercorns

Preparation

In a deep stockpot, bring 2L water to boil. Add all ingredients, cover pot with lid and simmer on high until it comes to a boil again. Reduce heat to low and continue simmer for 1½ to 3 hours. Turn off the heat. Set a strainer over a large bowl and line the strainer with a couple of layers of cheesecloth. Carefully strain the broth through the cheesecloth. Skim off any fat and foam that set on top. Let broth cools completely before refrigerating.