Homemade Chicken Broth

This homemade chicken broth has changed my life. I use to spend so much money on broth and I didn’t even realize how simple it would be to make my own. I use a lot of broth throughout the week and it isn’t cheap. After looking at the ingredients of store bought broth, I knew I had to make my own.

With this recipe, you can make turkey, chicken, beef or vegetable broth. Save your bones, and your vegetables, and when you have enough for a batch you put it all in a crock pot with water and simmer it. It’s really that simple!

Why you will love this homemade chicken broth

I really love this recipe because I always have everything on hand. The ingredients in the homemade chicken broth are ones you may be using throughout the week anyways. Its a lot cheaper and you will get a lot more out of it than what you buy at the store. There are many health benefits and its great if your sick, to sip on. You know exactly what is in the broth and there are no additives or preservatives! This can be kept in the fridge for 2 weeks, it can be frozen, or canned with a pressure canner. If you need broth but don’t have bones to add to it, just use vegetables and you have a healthy, nutritional broth.

What you will need for homemade broth

• Crockpot
• Vegetables
• Chicken or turkey carcass, beef bones
• Water
• Apple cinder vinegar- Azure has the best organic apple cider vinegar for the best price!
• Garlic cloves
• Spices- Rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano

How to get enough for broth

Throughout the week, I save up my vegetables in a large baggie that I keep in the freezer. You do NOT want to use broccoli, cabbage, or peppers. They give it a very overpowering flavor that doesn’t taste good. Whenever we have chicken, turkey, or beef bones I place those in a storage container and freeze those as well. When I have enough of each I am able to make a batch of broth. If you don’t have any bones you can make just vegetable broth with the same process.

How to make broth

1. In a crockpot place bones of your choice in the bottom.

2. Add vegetable to the top and garlic. I prefer fresh garlic so I add several cloves. The amount of garlic is up to you and how much you like.

3. Add a large splash of apple cider vinegar. This has many health benefits and is great for your immune system.

4. Add spices. Which ever sound delicious to you. I use rosemary, sage, oregano, and thyme.

5. Cover with water, about 10 cups.

6. Simmer on low for 12-24 hours.

7. Once its done, strain the broth and pour into a sealed container. Mason jars work great. If you’re freezing, make sure you leave enough room for the broth to expand, otherwise, the jars will crack. If not, it can be kept in the fridge up to 2 weeks or canned in a pressure canner.

Things to use broth in

• Any recipe that calls for broth.
• Use instead of water to boil noodles or rice. The broth gives them delicious flavor.
• Sipping on when sick.
• It’s great when making homemade ramen.
• We love to make a loaf of sourdough bread and use it for grilled cheese or plain and then dip the bread in the broth. You can use my easy sourdough bread recipe and its delicious with this broth.
• If making beef broth, you can use it for homemade gravy.
• Homemade chicken noodle soup.

Vegetables that make a good broth

• Onions- red, white, and yellow work. I cut the ends off and peel the first layer and add it to my bag.
• Carrots- anytime I peel or cut the ends off the carrots I add that.
• Celery- the ends and sprouts are great for broth.
• Garlic- any part of it.
• Mushrooms- any part
• Tomatoes- any part.