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CHICKEN BROTH 
2 1/2 pounds boney chicken pieces (backs, necks, and wings from 2 chickens)
3 stalks celery with leaves, cut up
2 carrots, cut up
1 large onion, cut up
2 sprigs parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, sage, or basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
6 cups cold water

In a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker combine chicken pieces; celery; carrots, onion; parsley; salt; thyme, sage, or basil; pepper; bay leaves; and 4 cups water.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Remove chicken.

Strain and store broth and meat.

Servings: 6

Nutrition (per serving or 1/6 of recipe): 262 calories, 6.8g total fat, 107.7mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 548.7mg potassium, 5.3g carbohydrates, 1.5g fiber, 2.6g sugar, 42.2g protein, 4742IU Vitamin A, 1.9mg iron, 6.4mg Vitamin C, 2g saturated fat, 1.6g polyunsaturated fat, 2.6g sugar, 57mg calcium.

Cooks Note: Use the broth in any recipe that calls for store-bought or homemade chicken broth. The chicken can be added to salads or used in recipes or may be served in broth with noodles for chicken noodle soup.

Submitted by: Vincent Shenko

 

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