Ingredients

  • 16 cups chicken stock (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 lbs chicken parts (necks, backs, breast bones, wings, etc.)
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bulbs sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 3 parsley stems
  • 2 whole star anise
  • sliced gingerroot (1 thumb-sized knob)
  • 1 cinnamon stick, about 4 inches long
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon dried thyme

Method

  • In a big soup pot, combine the stock, chicken parts, green onions, garlic, lemongrass, carrot, celery, peppercorns, parsley stems, star anise, ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a simmer over med-low heat.
  • Cook at a very low simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Strain and degrease stock.
  • Can be frozen for up to 4 months.