Remember the last time you had a bowl of vegetable soup that was so good, you just had to tip the bowl to get every last drop. Chances are that soup was made from a well made broth. Well, this Homemade Chicken Bone Broth is that broth, and more. It's easy to make and loaded with healthy nutrients. 

I get that life gets busy and taking the additional step to make your own broth is not only daunting, but unrealistic. That's when buying broth makes complete sense.  However, I'm going to show you just how easy it is to make chicken bone broth ahead of time. It'll cost you virtually nothing and takes less than 5 minutes for the prep.  Then, put it on simmer while you go about with what ever you need to do around the house for a couple of hours. Strain in a colander, store in sealed container, that's it. Easy! So easy, why not give it a try? It'll enhance any soup recipe that calls for chicken broth. I promise! 

Try it in your favorite soup recipe or use it in the Best Ever Vegetable Soup.

Why Homemade Chicken Bone Broth

Here are a few reasons I can think of why using homemade chicken bone broth is such a good idea:

1. It tastes so much better; it's robust and loaded with flavor
2. Costs next to nothing; only the energy needed to cook down the bones
3. Control of ingredients like salt and chicken; important if you prefer natural and organic
4. Easy to make and can be made ahead of time
5. Contains many healthy nutrients 

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A well seasoned roasted chicken makes delicious, robust chicken bone broth

How Can I Make Chicken Bone Broth Costs Next To Nothing?

Here's how to make a great tasting chicken bone broth with deep robust flavor for pennies. Boil down the bones and some skin of a well seasoned roasted chicken that has had the meat removed. You can either carve the meat off and serve at dinner or chop it up for sandwiches or chicken soup. Either way, the meat of the chicken is not used in the broth. 

Robust in flavor, easy to make, and nutrient rich.

Broth vs Stock; Is There Difference?

It's worthy to note, the terms "broth" and "stock" are used interchangeably. When in fact, there's a distinct difference between the two. Here's what Swanson has to say on the topic. Basically, broth has a balanced subtle flavor making it better for soups, stock provides more well-rounded flavor that enhances sauces and meat based dishes.

Health Benefits Of Chicken Bone Broth

According to several studies it helps clears nasal congestion as well as thin mucus so you can better cough it up. In addition, research shows it may have a mild anti-inflammatory effect that can help ease symptoms.

Did you know fat of the chicken skin contains a natural amino acid called cysteine. Which is similar to a drug doctors give for bronchitis or respiratory infections. I don't know this for sure. All I know is vegetable soup made from chicken bone broth helps make my family and friends feel better when sick with a cold or flu.

Use Chicken Bone Broth in place of bone broth to make great soup!

Chicken Bone Broth, Time Saving Tips

• Make chicken bone broth ahead of time and store in frig up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
• You can use boxed broth from the grocery store. However, it's not as flavorful or nutritious as the homemade chicken bone broth.
• Use a food processor to chop the vegetables. That said, 1/2 - 3/4  inch pieces are more preferable especially, when making a large batch and are planning on reheating. 

Easy Homemade Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

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Easy Homemade Chicken Bone Broth

Chicken bone broth is healthy, filled with nutrients, super easy to make and costs only pennies

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time2 hrs

Course: Soup

Keyword: Fast Easy Bone Broth, Fast Easy Chicken Bone Broth, Homemade Bone Broth, Soup Broth, Homemade Chicken Bone Broth

Servings: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 large Roasted, fully cooked chicken with meat removed Make your own roasted chicken, or purchase a store roasted chicken. Our local Costco sells them; they're tasty and inexpensive.
• 8 cups (approx) water, enough to cover the chicken bones

Instructions

• Break Chicken carcass in half lengthwise. Place carcass and remaining bones into large saucepan, bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for approximately 2 hours with lid on. Check heat periodically to make sure soup remains at a simmer and water doesn't go below a couple of inches from top of chicken carcass.
• Remove from heat, let cool 15 -30 minutes. Using a colander placed over a large bowl, place contents of pot into colander, shake colander over bowl to collect as much broth in the bowl as possible. Discard bones.
• Store broth in cover container in refrigerator up to 5 days, or in freezer up to 3 months

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE: Chicken bones must be covered with water for the first 15 or so minutes of cooking. Then, level can be allowed to drop below an inch or so below the top of the chicken carcass.  Otherwise, the water will boil off very quickly leaving you with only the bones and little to no broth.

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