Basic Stock for Soups

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Servings

7 s

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Stewing chicken
  • 11 cups Water
  • 5 Gingerroot slices
  • 3 Green onions

Directions

  • 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.
  • From Gemini’s MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
Rating 3.00 out of 5

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