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Homemade Chicken Broth (Lëng Pule Shtëpie)

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 40 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

Easy homemade chicken broth made with only four ingredients: chicken, onion, peppercorns and salt. Homemade chicken broth is a staple in so many delicious dishes. Usually when I am cooking chicken pilaf or chicken lemon soup I use this broth recipe.

Homemade Chicken Broth Featured

 3 lbs chickenorganic or free range
 12 cups cold waterapproximately
 1 onionquartered
 ¼ tsp saltkosher
 1 tsp black peppercorns
1

Rinse and pat dry chicken.

2

In a large stockpot place chicken, onion, black peppercorns, salt and cold water. Cover the stockpot and bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for about 40 minutes or until chicken meat is cooked.

3

Remove chicken and allow to cool. Cut chicken apart and separate the meat from bones and skin. Reserve the meat for another use.

4

Return the bones to the still simmering stockpot and simmer covered for 1 more hour. The end result is a somewhat thicker and shiny broth with rich flavor.

5

Strain the broth through a fine mesh and allow to cool without cover. After the broth is chilled, it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 30Calories from Fat 18.75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.05g4%

Saturated Fat 0.59g3%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 10.21mg4%
Sodium 39.57mg2%
Potassium 27.93mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.14g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.03g1%
Sugars 0.05g
Protein 2.55g6%

Vitamin A 0.62%
Vitamin C 0.35%
Calcium 2.01%
Iron 0.71%
Vitamin D 9.07%
Vitamin E 0.28%
Vitamin K 0.22%
Thiamin 0.73%
Riboflavin 1.29%
Niacin 5.80%
Vitamin B6 3.79%
Folate 0.27%
Vitamin B12 1.76%
Phosphorus 2.92%
Magnesium 2.13%
Zinc 2.19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.