Onion Free Chicken Broth Recipes

MAUREEN'S CHICKEN BROTH WITH VERY LOW SODIUM

Steps:

• Wash the chicken, put it into a large stockpot, and cover with the water.
• Bring all the ingredients to a boil over moderate heat.
• Lower the heat to a constant simmer and skim the fat and scum that rise to the top of the water. Continue to simmer (do not boil), skimming foam from the water during the cooking period. Cook for about 3 hours.
• When ready, remove and strain the ingredients through a sieve with a fine mesh. Discard the vegetables and bay leaves.
• Remove the chicken meat from the bones. (The meat can be used in soups, casserole dishes, fried rice, etc.).
• Cool the broth, then chill in the refrigerator.
• Remove the fat that rises to the surface.
• You can save the broth in canning jars in your refrigerator for future use; it will keep for up to a week.
• Or you can freeze the broth in vacuum-sealed bags or quart jars filled only 2/3 full for up to 3 months.

HEART-HEALTHY CHICKEN BROTH (& YUMMY BONUS CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Place water into large stock pot, leaving approximately 3" between water level and top of pot. (I begin heating the water on high heat immediately as my 20-quart stock pot takes about 30 mins to start boiling liquids. BE CAREFUL not to burn yourself when adding remaining ingredients!).
• Remove chickens from pkg and wash thoroughly inside and out; add to stock pot.
• Add remaining ingredients, being careful not to burn yourself.
• Heat to a rolling boil, then simmer over medium heat for 90 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool approximately 1 hour.
• Remove chickens from broth. Remove skin and meat from bones; discard skin. Refrigerate or freeze meat for later use.
• Return bones to broth. Place broth into container(s) and refrigerate for 8 hrs or overnight.
• Remove as much of the fat that has congealed on top as possible. (You could save this "schmaltz" and use it as an oil substitute.).
• Put broth and bones into large stock pot; bring to boil and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. Remove from heat and cool.
• Strain broth; discard bones. Veggies may be discarded or used in another dish. (I give the carrots and celery to my dog as a treat.).
• Broth may be used immediately or placed into appropriate containers for refrigerator or freezer.
• NOTES: Don't be alarmed by the fat content per the Nutrition Facts. Remember, you skim off the fat. The tarragon adds an essential flavor and makes a big difference if left out. I also like to use Vidalia onions for a little sweeter flavor. I wonder how red onion would work out? Hmmm -- :-).

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, "NO BROTH". ALA RACHAEL RAY!

Steps:

• Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and shred the meat or cut into chunks.
• Saute the onions, carrots and celery in the oil until tender.
• Add the zucchini and the seasonings and cook for a few more minutes.
• While the veggies are cooking bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your noodles.
• Drain them well and return them to the pot.
• Toss them first with the butter, the add the parsley. Toss well and cover to keep them warm.
• Add the chicken and the peas to the veggies and heat through. Taste to see if more salt and pepper is needed.
• Place the noodles into bowls and serve the Chicken_Veggie Mixture on top.
• Voila! Chicken Soup without Broth! :-).

HOMEMADE CHICKEN BROTH

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat until mixture is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, skimming foam as necessary. , Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones. Discard bones; save meat for another use. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Skim fat from surface.