RICH AND FLAVORFUL CHICKEN STOCK

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Rich and Flavorful Chicken Stock image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Celery     Carrot     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 to 6 pounds chicken parts, including 3 pound wings
4 quarts cold water
1 onion, left unpeeled, quartered
8 garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1 celery rib, quartered
1 carrot, quartered
6 long parsley sprigs
1 large thyme sprig
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil with 1 teaspoon salt in an 8- to 10-quart pot. Skim froth.
  • Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 3 1/2 hours. 3Pour stock through a large sieve lined with dampened paper towels into a large bowl, discarding solids.
  • If using stock right away, skim off and discard fat. If not, chill stock, uncovered, until cool, then cover; discard solidified fat before using stock.

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