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Homemade Chicken Broth

This homemade chicken broth is easy to make in a slow cooker and is perfect for soups, stews, or drinking on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breast halves chicken breast halves
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 1 tomato quartered
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 2 stalks celery stalks
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 0.5 cup fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley (I used cilantro)
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place all ingredients into crock pot and fill with water.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  3. When it's done, discard vegetables, strain the liquid, and remove chicken for other recipes. You can shred the chicken for chicken salad or other dishes.
  4. If not using immediately, store in containers and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for several months.
  5. When the stock is chilled, the fat will rise to the top and harden, making it easy to remove.

Notes

This versatile broth can be used as a base for soups, sauces, or as a healthy beverage.