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Easy Crockpot Chicken Broth Recipe

A simple and flavorful homemade chicken broth made effortlessly in the crockpot. Perfect for soups, stews, or sipping on its own.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken bones (cooked or raw)
  • 1 large onion quartered, skin on for color
  • 2 medium carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 stalks celery roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed, skin on
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 8 cups water or enough to cover ingredients
  • 1 tsp salt optional, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

Steps
  1. Place chicken bones, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf into the crockpot.
  2. Pour in enough water to completely cover the ingredients, about 8 cups.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4–5 hours. Skim off any foam that rises to the top during the first hour if desired.
  4. Once cooked, carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or container. Discard solids.
  5. Let the broth cool slightly, then refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Skim off any solidified fat before using if desired.

Notes

For richer flavor, roast the bones and vegetables in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes before adding to the crockpot. This broth is naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly.