Description
A rich and flavorful chicken carcass soup made from leftover bones and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken carcass
- 2 medium onions, quartered
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 10 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken carcass in a large stock pot.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, skimming off foam as necessary.
- Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot.
- Discard solids and return the broth to the pot.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the carcass before simmering.
- Add leftover vegetables or grains for extra texture.
- Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken carcass soup, homemade broth, leftover chicken soup