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Basic Chicken Stock

A rich, golden chicken stock made with raw bones, aromatics and vegetables - the foundation of countless Emeril recipes.

AmericanChickenIntermediate125 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
12
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 garlic bulb, cut in half
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 2 lb raw chicken bones, rinsed
  • 4 quart cold water
  • 0 to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large stock pot over high heat, add the oil. When hot, add the onions, carrots and celery. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer for about 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and skim off any scum on the surface. Strain through a large fine-mesh sieve. Discard bones and vegetables.

  4. 4

    Cool the stock completely before refrigerating. Yields about 3 quarts.

Tags

soupchickenemerilstockbasebroth