Bay Leaves Chicken Broth Recipe
This recipe for chicken broth with bay leaf is a simple and flavorful broth that can be used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces. It's made with ingredients commonly found in most kitchens: onions, carrots, celery, garlic, a whole chicken, water, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Category
Dinner
Servings
1 Cup
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Calories
35
Author:
Linda Decann
The broth is simmered for 2 hours, which allows the flavors of the vegetables, chicken, and bay leaves to develop and meld together. The broth is then strained to remove any solids, resulting in a clear and aromatic broth. Once cooled, the broth can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. Enjoy this rich and comforting broth as a warm and nourishing drink or as a flavorful addition to your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
8 cups of water
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2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft.
Add the chicken pieces and cover with the water.
Add the bay leaves and bring the broth to a boil.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids.
Let the broth cool, then store in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.
Enjoy your homemade chicken broth with bay leaves!
Recipe Note
- Use a large stockpot or Dutch oven to make the broth so that there's enough room for all the ingredients and liquid.
- Cut the vegetables into small pieces to increase the surface area and release more flavor into the broth.
- Use a whole chicken for a rich and flavorful broth. If you prefer, you can also use chicken bones or leftover chicken carcasses for a more economical option.
- Simmer the broth for 2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Do not boil the broth, as this will cause the chicken to become tough and the broth to become cloudy.
- Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste. Be mindful of the sodium content of the broth, as some commercial broths can be very high in sodium.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids and ensure a clear broth.
- Store the broth in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. The broth can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator and up to 6 months in the freezer.
- Enjoy your delicious and aromatic chicken broth with bay leaf!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Cup
- per serving
- Calories
- 35
- Fat
- 1.5 grams
- 2%
- Saturated Fat
- .5 grams
- 3%
- Cholesterol
- 15 milligrams
- 5%
- Sodium
- 470 milligrams
- 20%
- Carbs
- 2 grams
- 1%
- Fiber
- 0 grams
- 0%
- Sugar
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 3 grams
- 6%
