Chicken Broth

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs bony chicken pieces (wings, back, necks)
• 3 stalks celery & leaves, cut up
• 2 carrots, cut up
• 1 large onion, cut up
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups cold water

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot place chicken pieces, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Add water.

3. 3

   Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Remove chicken.

6. 6

   Strain broth through cheesecloth placed in colander.

7. 7

   Discard vegetables and seasonings.

8. 8

   Refrigerate broth and any reserved meat in separate covered containers up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.