Eating Well's Rich Chicken Stock

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken bones, cut into 3 inch pieces
• 1/2 lb veal bone, cut into 3 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch lengths
• 1 carrot, cut into 2 inch lengths

Recipe

• 1 trim chicken bones of any skin or fat.
• 2 place all ingredients into a large stockpot along with 8 cups cold water.
• 3 bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 6 hours. add water as needed during cooking to keep bones covered.
• 4 strain stock though a fine sieve. discard solids.
• 5 chill stock, then remove hardened fat and discard.
• 6 keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days, freezes for up to six months.