Gut Friendly Classic Chicken Stock

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

4.5

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A deeply nourishing, golden broth made from scratch, this stock is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly transforms everything it touches — from soups and stews to simple grains and sauces. The process starts with a blanching step that removes impurities from the bones before the real simmering begins, which means you end up with a cleaner, clearer liquid that's genuinely gentle on the digestive system. Aromatics like onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and fresh herbs slowly release their goodness over a long, low simmer, building layers of flavor without any processed additives or mystery ingredients. The tomato paste adds a subtle richness and depth that makes this stock taste far more complex than its simple ingredient list suggests. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve and chilling overnight lets you skim off the solidified fat, leaving behind a lean, collagen-rich liquid that's as clean as it gets. Having a batch of this in the fridge or freezer means you're always one ladle away from a meal that's both satisfying and easy on your gut.

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Ingredients

8 servings

3 lb chicken bones and carcass (or a whole 3–4 lb chicken, cut into pieces)
2 medium yellow onions, quartered (skin on)
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp black peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 cups cold water
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1
Place the chicken bones in a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then drain and rinse the bones under cold running water to remove any grey foam or impurities. Rinse the pot clean.
2
Return the blanched bones to the clean pot. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, and salt. Pour in the 12 cups of cold water — the water should cover the bones by at least 1 inch; add more if needed.

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