Basic Chicken Broth

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Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken
  • 3 qt. cold water
  • 2 stalks celery (with leaves)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 tsp. minced garlic (in a jar)
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. or less lite salt (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  1. Put chicken and water in a stock pot.
  2. Cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and falls away from the bones. Strain.
  3. Remove from the bones (freeze for later use).
  4. Refrigerate broth overnight; fat will float to the top.
  5. Skim and discard the fat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

293 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 9g 11% DV
Carbs 44.5g 16% DV
Fiber 9g 32% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10249.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 940.5mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 929.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 29.3mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 144mg 11% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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