Don't toss it next time. Put it in a freezer bag and save it all. Freeze it if you don't have time or refrigerate for a couple days. Making homemade chicken broth is so SO easy and really saves you big at the grocery store. Especially if you do organic broth when shopping. From the remains of one whole chicken, I got 4 quart jars of broth. Here's how to do it:
-cooked chicken leftovers and juices
-find the largest pot for the stove you have
-wash all veggies you want to include
-carrots, celery, onion, parsley- don't bother chopping
-tablespoon sea salt and tablespoon white pepper
-cover with plenty of water
-boil everything together covered with lid for at least 30 minutes
-if you would rather slowly simmer for a couple hours, I have done that also...the tastes are even better:)
-when complete, let cool on the stove for 15 minutes
-strain out the pieces and veggies
-you will be left with a wholesome broth...create other flavors if you choose to experiment!
I like to put the broth into a glass container like a mason jar. Keep it refrigerated until use. Only thing, I would not keep this for an extended period. Maybe a couple weeks. I suppose you could freeze it. We must remember the chicken had a date on it when we purchased it. And, these were not "properly" canned jars, just storage containers.
Broth for soups-fresh from home! Fall is on the way...so we mommas need to get our soups all lined up. Enjoy!
