Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken
  • 3 qt. cold water
  • 2 stalks celery (with leaves)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 tsp. minced garlic (in a jar)
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. or less lite salt (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Put chicken and water in a stock pot.
  • Cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and falls away from the bones. Strain.
  • Remove from the bones (freeze for later use).
  • Refrigerate broth overnight; fat will float to the top.
  • Skim and discard the fat.