Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Broth Recipe
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time6 h 40 min
- Makes9 cups
(Photo: Sian Richards)
Save your kitchen trimmings for this comforting and flavourful chicken broth.
Ingredients
1.5 kg chicken parts, such as necks and carcasses, cut in half
10 cups water
2 carrots, coarsley chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsley chopped
1 yellow onion, skin on and coarsley chopped
1 tsp salt
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 450F. Arrange chicken bones in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in centre of oven until bones are brown and fragrant, 30 min.
POUR water into slow cooker insert. Add carrots, celery, onion, salt and roasted bones. Cover and cook on high until bones start to break down, about 6 hours.
STRAIN broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large resealable container. Cool slightly, then refrigerate overnight, covered, until fat sets on the top. Skim off and discard fat.
Shopping tip
Hit the butcher's for a bag of chicken off-cuts for only about $1/pound. For a few dollars you can stock your freezer with this versatile chicken broth.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 39, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 1g, Fat 1g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 287mg.
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