Healthy chicken stock

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsChicken bones, back and
Neck
Water -- to cover
1Celery stalk
1Onion -- quartered
1Bay leaf
1Carrot

Directions

In a large stockpot combine chicken bones, back, and neck and the water.

Add celery, onion, bay leaf, and carrot. Simmer over low heat 1-½ hours.

Strain.

Makes 4 to 6 cups.

Note: To remove fat, allow stock to chill for 2 hours. Fat will separate and rise to the top. Scoop fat off with spoon and discard. Remaining stock may be used in recipes calling for defatted chicken stock.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy