CHICKEN STOCK

Chicken stock image

This essential chicken stock recipe adds depth and herby qualities to any stew or soup. It's versatile and you can add a range of veg for extra flavour

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 litre

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1kg chicken carcasses or wings
1 carrot, cut into chunks
1 onion, skin on, cut into quarters
1 leek, cut into chunks
1 stick of celery, cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, bashed
bouquet garni of 2 parsley stalks, 2 sprigs of thyme and 1 bay leaf, tied with string
5 peppercorns
1 clove

Steps:

Tip everything into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt then cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 hours, skimming when needed. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for three months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 1.5 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium