5 Recipes To Make Broth Homemade Broth For Your Next Family Dinner
With winter around the corner, tis the season for soup and fine broth. The stereotype around making homemade broth is that the recipes don’t work. The broth turns out watered down and takes all day to make. Say no more! Society19 is here for your culinary needs, here are 4 recipes to make beautiful homemade flavorful broth.
Chicken broth is a fast easy way to add wonderful flavor.1. Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is one of the most widely used broths in the cooking world. This broth adds that beautiful salty flavor to any stew or soup. It’s a flavorful canvas for any ingredients that you care to add to it. This broth is relatively cheap to make and requires little supervision. And while there a wide variety of recipes out there for this, I have found this one to be the easiest and the most cost effective. Make some chicken broth and wait as your house is filled with the salty sweet smell of chicken . Let’s get started.
Ingredients
- 1 leftover rotisserie chicken
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 large carrots
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper ( if you like that extra kick)
- 6 cups water
Directions
Take a large pot and add your 6 cups of water on medium low heat. Add your salt and pepper and wait until water is at a rolling boil. While you’re waiting, take out your rotisserie chicken and bring it up to room temperature. Once water is at a rolling boil, carefully add your chicken. Don’t worry about the white foam and build up on the surface of the water, it is normal. It’s the fats of the chicken cooking out into your beautiful broth. Proceed to add your garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Add a lid over your chicken mixture and let cook for 6 hours. Make sure you’re checking on it every hour. With a spoon, carefully scrape off all that excessive fat at the top every hour. You will notice that meat will begin to float around in the chicken. That’s okay! We are going to strain all of it. If your broth is looking a little low, carefully add water. You don’t want the waterline to get below the chicken! At the final hour, add your vegetables. This will ensure they still have some crunch. After the 6 hours are up, turn off the stove and let cool slightly. Then, drain the broth into a fine colander, making sure all that excess meat and fat is not in your broth. Add garnishes and enjoy your beautiful rich chicken broth.
2. Bone Broth
While some may think bone broth is a little off putting, the flavor is pure magic. It is a rich salty flavor that is unmatched to any broth. These recipes can be pricey, mainly due to buying the bones. Yet while it can be a little expensive to make, the rich flavor is well worth it.
Ingredients
- Beef Bones
- 5 large carrots
- 5 large celery stalks
- 1 garlic, peeled
- 1 handful bay leaves
- ⅓ cup black peppercorns
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
Directions
Divide your bones into two large pots and submerge in cold water. Bring the pots to a boil on high heat and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain carefully and rinse with water. Preheat your oven to 450F. Take your bones and veggies and arrange in a baking dish. You don’t want to pile things on top of each other. Make everything an even layer so it all cooks evenly. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes before gently tossing them. Then, roast them for another 30 minutes. Place the two pots back on the stove and fill with cold water, vinegar and your seasoning. Approximately 12 cups of water to be exact. Cover the pot with a tight lid and bring to a gentle boil. Cook on low for 24 to 48 hours. Carefully drain your broth. Serve and enjoy.
This broth is perfect for adding that rich flavor and shimmer to your next meal.3. Beef Broth
This broth is perfect for adding that salty richness to any rustic soup or hearty stew. Not to mention, the color is beautiful and shimmering. This broth can be paired with any vegetables and add a rich salty flavor. And the best part, it’s so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef bones
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 8 black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 pinch dried oregano
Directions
Preheat your oven to 450 F. In a large pan, bake soup bones for 30 minutes. Add onions and bake for another 30 minutes before draining the fat. Transfer your bones and veggies to your stove top. In a pot add your bones and veggies with water on medium high heat. Slowly bring to a boil for about 30 minutes, carefully scraping off the fat on the surface. Reduce the heat and cover for 4 to 5 hours. If the water level is getting too low, remember to add water. You don’t want it getting too low otherwise your ingredients will dry out! Next, drain your broth and refrigerate for 8 hours. Remove fat from the surface. Serve and enjoy.
This broth is a great healthy option.4. Veggie Broth
Veggie broth is a great healthy way to wow your guests for your next dinner. It offers a warm rustic feel while also being low in sodium. If you’re looking for a flavorful healthy option for your next broth, veggie broth is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cup chopped greens ( ones with a crunch like kale)
- ½ cup parsley,chopped
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 4 large carrots
- 5 tbsp tomato paste
Directions
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add your onion, garlic, carrots and celery. And sea salt and pepper and stir. Saute for around 5 minutes. Making sure your veggies are soft and nicely browned. Next, add your greens, thyme, parsley and rosemary. Add more seasoning to taste. Adjust the heat to medium high and add water, bring the mixture to a boil. Next, reduce heat and add tomato paste. Cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The longer it cooks the more flavor it will have! Let cool slightly and strain. Serve and enjoy your healthy and delicious veggie broth.
