Rich Chicken Bone Broth

This nourishing chicken bone broth recipe is made in the slow cooker with roasted chicken bones for the perfect way to add rich flavor to soups and stews.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 24 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 24 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 12 cups water, or as needed
• 3 pounds assorted chicken bones
• 2 unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, unpeeled and quartered
• 0.5 teaspoon black peppercorns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Step 3

Place chicken bones, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.

Step 4

Transfer roasted bones and vegetables to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns; cover completely with water.

Step 5

Cook on Low for 24 to 48 hours (but not any longer), adding 1 to 2 cups more water during the cooking process as needed to keep bones submerged. Strain broth using a fine-mesh strainer. Pour into jars and refrigerate until ready to use.