Vodka Chicken Broth

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, skinned
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 onions, with some skin on, rinsed
  • 1 celery rib
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • 1 cup basil vodka
  • 6 basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Put the first 6 ingredients in a large pot with enough very cold water to cover.
  2. Slowly bring the pot to the boil over a moderate heat.
  3. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, skimming the fat from the surface four or five times while cooking.
  4. Add the pepper corns, Basil Vodka and basil leaves and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Strain the broth.
  6. Add salt to taste then let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

351 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 7.8g 10% DV
Carbs 67.4g 25% DV
Fiber 17.4g 62% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10204mg 100% DV
Potassium 1364.8mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1006.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 21.9mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 361.3mg 28% DV
Iron 18.1mg 100% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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