⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 cups servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

Total Time: 135 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken Bones
• 2, roughly chopped Carrots
• 2, chopped Celery Stalks
• 1, quartered Onion
• a few, smashed Garlic Cloves
• a small handful Fresh Herbs (thyme, parsley, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• to taste Salt and Pepper
• enough to cover Water

📖 Instructions

1. First things first, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is key to getting a really flavorful broth. Believe me, it makes a world of difference!
2. Grab your chicken bones – about 2 pounds is ideal, and spread them out on a large baking sheet. Give them a generous toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Don't be shy with the seasoning!
3. Roast those bones for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are nicely browned. You want a little bit of char for extra flavor. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
4. While the bones are roasting, chop up your veggies. I typically use 2 carrots (roughly chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), one onion (quartered), a few cloves of garlic (smashed), and some fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley). Feel free to get creative here! I sometimes add leftover parsnip or mushroom scraps, too. It's a zero-waste approach, after all!
5. Once the bones are roasted and golden brown, transfer them to your large stockpot. Add your chopped vegetables and fill the pot with enough cold water to cover everything by a couple of inches.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. I find this whole process is easier if you use a simmer setting on your stovetop, the water level stays consistent that way.
7. Let it simmer away for at least 2 hours, or even longer – up to 4 hours if you have the time! The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during simmering.
8. Once your broth has simmered sufficiently, carefully remove the bones and vegetables. You can use a slotted spoon or strainer. Give the broth a taste test. If needed, add salt to your liking (about a teaspoon or so, depending on your preference).
9. Now, here comes the fun part! Use an immersion blender to puree the broth until it becomes a slightly cloudy and flavorful concoction. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the broth to a regular blender and puree it in batches.
10. Finally, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lingering bits of vegetables or herbs. Now you're left with a perfectly clear, flavorful, and most importantly, zero-waste homemade chicken broth!

📝 Notes

• Roasting the bones before simmering intensifies the flavor. You can totally use different vegetables—whatever you have on hand or want to experiment with!
• Feel free to add other aromatics like bay leaves or peppercorns.
• Adjust the salt to your preference after tasting. Start with less and add more as needed.