Homemade Chicken Stock
A flavorful chicken stock simmered with chicken pieces, carrots, celery, onions, and cloves. Use in soups, sauces, and more.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 17, 2026Share
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A flavorful chicken stock simmered with chicken pieces, carrots, celery, onions, and cloves. Use in soups, sauces, and more.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
1 pound chicken parts
1 large onion, quartered
3 stalks celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1-inch chunks
1.5 teaspoons salt
3 whole cloves
6 cups water
0.25 cup cold water
1 large egg
Instructions
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1
Get all your ingredients together.
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Place chicken parts, onion, celery, carrot, salt, and cloves in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
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Pour in 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Turn down the heat, put the lid on, and let it simmer for 1 hour.
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4
Remove chicken and vegetables.
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5
Strain the stock.
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6
Skim fat off the surface.
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7
To clarify the stock for a clear soup and catch tiny bits cheesecloth misses: separate the egg white from the yolk, keeping the shell.
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8
Combine 1/4 cup cold water, egg white, and crushed eggshell in a small bowl.
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9
Add this to the strained stock and bring it up to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Strain it once more through cheesecloth set inside a sieve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 13g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 89mg
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Sodium 675mg
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Total Carbohydrate 4g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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