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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Large pot 908g Recipe makes 1 Large pot) The following items or measurements are not included below: 5 star anise 10 peppercorns
Calories 2100
Calories from Fat 1457		(69%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 161.9g	249%
	Saturated Fat 45.5g	227%
	Monounsaturated Fat 65.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 35.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 565mg		188%
Sodium 569mg		23%
Potassium 1796mg		51%
Total Carbohydrate 11.3g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 1.6g	6%
	Sugars 4.7g
Protein 140.8g		281%
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Mennonite Style Chicken Broth

Recipe #17936 | 5¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Bunsby
Jan 24, 2002

This broth recipe has been handed down for a few generations and it seems to change a little with each person. I found that I have been able to copy my mother's version pretty accurately. Warning: Don't make this soup if you don't like black licorice flavour.

1 Large pot (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 stewing chicken (or various pieces of fatty chicken)
cold water
1 onion
salt
2-3 teaspoons parsley
1-2 bay leaves
5-6 whole star anise (more if you want more flavour)
10-15 peppercorns

Directions

1
Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water to the top.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
As it boils, skim off the fat.
4
Lower heat to a simmer and add the onion and salt.
5
Continue to simmer on the lowest heat.
6
When it is approximately one hour to serving, add the rest of the seasonings.
7
Take the meat out, reserving same for later in the meal.
8
Transfer liquid through a sieve to skim out of the broth.
9
Serve with homemade noodles and people will never want the store bought stuff again (hopefully!).

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From: Chef #212929

On Aug 18, 2007

I'm rating this 4 stars only because I did not use the star anise and it seems to be an important part of this recipe. I didn't use it because I don't have any. I added celery and broccoli to this broth and it was delicious!! I think this was the best chicken soup I have ever made because this broth is so tasty!!

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From: lilquiz

On Jan 16, 2007

Wow, this made great stock. I took a tip from another Mennonite Broth recipe on Zaar and added a stick of cinnamon. I made chicken noodle soup with veggies out of this batch. Will be making this again.

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From: Katie Jane

On Mar 15, 2006

This is the ultimate chicken noodle soup. I've made this recipe lots and this is the way my mother used to make it. I find chicken noodle soup a bit bland at times and to make more broth I also add some chicken boullion. Great with homemade buns and strawberry jam!

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