Basic Stock for Soups

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: Chinese

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

11 c Water

3 Green onions

3 lb Stewing chicken

5 Gingerroot slices


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.

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