Cooking Easy Recipes

Basic Stock for Soups

Servings:
7 Servings
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  • 3 lb Stewing chicken
  • 11 c Water
  • 5 Gingerroot slices
  • 3 Green onions
It comes from Simple and Delicious Chinese Cooking Cookbook.

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil skimming off
any foam from top. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Strain stock when slightly cooled; refrigerate. Discard chicken; no flavor
remains in it. Discard gingerroot and onions.

Lift fat from top of cold stock before using. Stock will keep in
refrigerator for 3 or 4 days. Freeze if storing for a longer period.

Makes 7 to 8 cups.

Posted by Claire Carter. Courtesy of Fred Peters.