Chicken Broth Recipe

This homemade chicken broth recipe is rich, flavorful, and easy to prepare with whole chickens, fresh vegetables, herbs, and seasonings. Simmering everything together creates a comforting broth that can be used in soups, sauces, rice dishes, and any recipe that calls for chicken broth. Discover more flavorful recipes like Chicken Broth Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 14 quarts water
• 2 whole chickens, about 5 pounds each, skinned and trimmed of fat
• 4 pounds carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 pounds celery, cut into chunks
• 3 large sweet onions, cut into chunks
• 6 leeks, trimmed and chopped
• 14 tablespoons sea salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons crushed dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

• Add the water, whole chickens, carrots, celery, onions, leeks, sea salt, garlic, garlic powder, rosemary, dried parsley, and dried thyme to a large stockpot.
• Partially cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and let the broth simmer for about 2 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and falling off the bone.
• Carefully remove the chicken from the pot.
• Stir in the fresh parsley, if using, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
• Remove the broth from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
• Strain the broth into freezer-safe containers, using 2- to 4-cup portions for convenient storage.
• Use the chicken broth immediately or freeze it for later.
• If using frozen broth, thaw it in the refrigerator or microwave, or place it directly in a pot and thaw it gently on the stovetop.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Servings: 24
• Yield: 24 servings