Next Generation Life Fitness

Basic Chicken Stock

Preptime: 10 min.
Cooktime: 2 hour 10 min.

Calories: 20
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Satfat: 0g
Sodium: mg

Ingredients:
2 pounds raw chicken bones *, excess skin and fat removed
4 carrots, roughly chopped into 1" pieces
4 onions, roughly chopped into 1" pieces
4 stalks celery, roughly chopped into 1" pieces
3 cloves garlic, peeled
10 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chopped parsley, stems included
cold water

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a stock pot large enough to hold everything easily. Cover with cold water.

2. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Reduce the heat and skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface. Simmer for at least 2 hours, uncovered.

4. Strain and cool quickly. Refrigerate.

5. When the stock is thoroughly chilled, fat will rise to the top and solidify. Remove the solid fat and discard it.

* If you are using bones from a roasted chicken, return the stock to the stove after straining in Step 4, and simmer until it has good flavor.