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Light Homemade Chicken Stock

3.8

(1)

There will be very little fat in this stock, so there's no need to skim it.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

7 cups water
Backbone and neck from 1 whole chicken
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
1 bay leaf

Preparation

  1. Combine 7 cups water, backbone, neck, onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer 1 hour. Strain stock; discard solids in strainer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill.

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