Ingredients

  • 2 each chicken backs, necks, and/or wings
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 small onions quartered
  • 1 cup celery coarsely chopped with leaves
  • 1/2 cup carrots sliced
  • 2 teaspoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 each bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, combine chicken and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer partially covered 30 minutes.
  • Skim off any scum that rises to surface.
  • Add remaining ingredients except 1/2 teaspoon salt; simmer partially covered an additional 4 hours.
  • Remove bones; strain broth.
  • Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Cool uncovered in refrigerator.
  • Cover; store in refrigerator or freezer.
  • Skim fat from broth before using in recipe.