This soup is on repeat in my house. It's soothing stock, sweet carrots, tender chicken and homey smells have been a great source of comfort to me. With a slow 4-hour simmer, it not only fills my home with memories of my grandma's apartment, but its healing bone broth qualities nourish me on the inside too. Expect a mild flavor that's easy on the belly. I love it so much, I even have it for breakfast!

 

Ingredients

• 1 whole organic chicken or 4 chicken breast with skin on the bone

• 8 carrots - cut in half

• 2 bunches of scallions - greens only

• 1 head of parsley - stems included

• 2 cloves garlic (optional)

• 2" of ginger - rough chopped

• 1 T Kosher or Sea Salt

• 1 T Turmeric

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Instructions

• Place chicken in an extra large stock pot. Cover with vegetables, spices and filtered water until water reaches 8" from top of stock pot. 

• Bring to boil and then cover and reduce to low simmer for 4 hours.

• Remove chicken and place in a bowl.

• Using a slotted spoon or thongs, remove as many vegetables as possible. 

• Strain broth. I place a small strainer on a wide mouth 64oz mason jar and pour broth through strainer into the jar. You may need to use another 32oz mason jar you have a lot of broth.

• Shred chicken and chop carrot. I keep my chicken and carrots separate from the broth. This way I can enjoy just the plain broth or add as much chicken and carrots as I like.

• Salt and pepper to taste. 

• Compost remaining vegetables and bones.

 

Time: 4.5 hours

Makes: Depends on the size of your stock pot.  At least 64 oz.

 

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