Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
  • 1 ½ onion (divided)
  • 3 carrots (include tops if you have them)
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 sprigs each fresh thyme (rosemary, parsley, sage (or any combination))
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • enough water to cover (this will depend on the size pot you use)

Instruction

  • Cut 1 onion, the carrots and the celery into quarters (include the tops of the carrots and celery if you have them)
  • Place the ½ onion into the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place chicken in pot and add vegetables, fresh herbs, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt. Cover with water.
  • Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn heat down and simmer partially covered for 1 ½ – 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken, allow to cool then remove meat from bones.
  • Strain and reserve broth.