All Purpose Chicken Broth from the Crock Pot
Transform your cooking with this rich, nutrient-packed All Purpose Chicken Broth from the Crock Pot—a recipe that’s as delicious as it is versatile! Made with a comforting blend of roasted or raw chicken bones, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this broth simmers low and slow for up to 24 hours, unlocking deep, savory flavors and wholesome goodness. Perfect as a base for soups, stews, risottos, or sauces, this homemade broth is a pantry essential that’s easy to prepare and full of health benefits. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making meal prep a breeze. Whether you're seeking flavor, nourishment, or both, this slow cooker chicken broth will elevate every dish it touches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken bones (raw or cooked)
- 2 large Carrots
- 2 large Celery stalks
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 small bunch Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 10 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by cleaning and roughly chopping the carrots and celery. Cut the onion into quarters, leaving the skin on for added color and nutrients.
Place the chicken bones into the crock pot. You can use leftover bones from a roast chicken or raw chicken bones.
Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and parsley to the crock pot.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar and the water, ensuring the ingredients are fully submerged. Add additional water if needed, but do not overfill the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to low heat. Cook for at least 12 hours, up to 24 hours for a richer broth.
After cooking, turn off the heat and allow the broth to cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, remove the larger solids (bones, vegetables, and herbs).
Strain the remaining liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or container. Discard the solids.
Taste the broth and add salt if desired, but avoid over-salting, as this broth is intended to be versatile.
Once cooled, transfer the broth to airtight containers for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Use this all-purpose chicken broth as a base for soups, stews, risottos, or any dish that calls for stock or broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2479 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
