Cozy Mums Medicine Chicken Broth Recipe for Easy Nourishing Comfort
A simple, nourishing homemade chicken broth recipe that soothes the body and soul with slow-simmered chicken, vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for comfort, recovery, and cozy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup / Broth
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Whole chicken or chicken bones (preferably organic or free-range)
- Carrots, chopped
- Celery stalks, chopped
- Yellow onion, quartered
- Garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Thyme sprigs
- Bay leaves
- Salt (kosher or sea salt recommended)
- Whole black peppercorns
- Apple cider vinegar (about 1 tablespoon)
- Water (filtered if possible)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: rinse and pat dry the whole chicken if using, chop carrots, celery, and onion into large chunks, and smash garlic cloves.
- Combine ingredients in the pot: place chicken or bones in a large stockpot, add vegetables, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Pour in cold water to cover by about 2 inches (approximately 12 cups).
- Add the apple cider vinegar and let sit for 20-30 minutes before heating.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, avoiding boiling.
- Skim off foam and impurities that rise to the surface.
- Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
- Check seasoning and add hot water as needed to keep ingredients submerged.
- Remove from heat and strain broth through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pot.
- Cool to room temperature, then transfer to airtight containers. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use cold water at the start to extract more collagen and nutrients. Avoid boiling to keep broth clear and flavorful. Skim foam regularly for a cleaner broth. Cheesecloth straining yields a clearer broth. For more gelatinous texture, use bones with joints and cartilage. Broth tastes better the next day. Can be made in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
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