Brodo di Pollo

🛒 Ingredients

• Chicken (broth equivalent) 15 g · 21 kcal
• Carrot (broth equivalent) 5 g · 2 kcal
• Celery (broth equivalent) 3 g · 1 kcal
• Onion (broth equivalent) 2 g · 1 kcal
• Water 225 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the whole chicken or chicken parts thoroughly under cold water. If using a whole chicken, remove any giblets from the cavity.
2. Place the chicken in a large stockpot and add roughly 3-4 liters of cold water, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged.
3. Roughly chop the carrots, celery, and onion into large pieces. Add them to the pot along with 1-2 bay leaves and a few black peppercorns.
4. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low, ensuring it maintains a bare simmer.
5. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface using a ladle or spoon. Simmer gently, partially covered, for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
6. Carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean pot or heatproof container. Discard the solids.
7. Season the Brodo di Pollo generously with salt to taste. Serve hot on its own, or as a base for other Italian dishes.