MENNONITE STYLE CHICKEN BROTH

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This broth recipe has been handed down for a few generations and it seems to change a little with each person. I found that I have been able to copy my mother's version pretty accurately. Warning: Don't make this soup if you don't like black licorice flavour.

Provided by Bunsby

Categories     Stocks

Time 5h10m

Yield 1 Large pot

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stewing chicken (or various pieces of fatty chicken)
cold water
1 onion
salt
2 -3 teaspoons parsley
1 -2 bay leaf
5 -6 whole star anise (more if you want more flavour)
10 -15 peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water to the top.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • As it boils, skim off the fat.
  • Lower heat to a simmer and add the onion and salt.
  • Continue to simmer on the lowest heat.
  • When it is approximately one hour to serving, add the rest of the seasonings.
  • Take the meat out, reserving same for later in the meal.
  • Transfer liquid through a sieve to skim out of the broth.
  • Serve with homemade noodles and people will never want the store bought stuff again (hopefully!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2101, Fat 161.9, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 565.2, Sodium 569.9, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 140.8

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