Homemade chicken broth is a comforting classic: it provides liquid, flavor and a light base to accompany noodles and hard-boiled egg. Homemade with a carcass and seasonal vegetables, nothing comes close. Noodles and hard-boiled egg are the traditional accompaniments.
Mediterranean
Restorative chicken broth with noodles and vegetables
Long homemade chicken broth with vegetables, noodles and herbs. A homemade and comforting classic for any time.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- Low fat
- Low sugar
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 180 kcal
- Protein 14 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 380 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Restorative chicken broth with noodles and vegetables is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 75 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 60 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1 chicken carcass 2 thighs.
- Have ready: 3 carrots.
- Have ready: 2 sticks of celery.
- Have ready: 1 leek.
- Have ready: 1 onion with skin (gives color).
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Place chicken in large pot with cold water; Bring to a boil and…
Place chicken in large pot with cold water; Bring to a boil and skim. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add all the vegetables
Add all the vegetables, herbs and salt. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
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Cook over low heat for 50 minutes covered
Cook over low heat for 50 minutes, covered. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Strain broth; reserve the shredded chicken meat
Strain broth; reserve the shredded chicken meat. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Boil the strained broth with the noodles for 4 min
Boil the strained broth with the noodles for 4 min. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
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Serve with the shredded meat and hard-boiled egg.
Serve with the shredded meat and hard-boiled egg. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
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Leftover broth freezes perfectly
Leftover broth freezes perfectly. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Chef's tips
- Serve immediately after resting: the temperature contrast enhances aroma and texture.
- Let the meat rest for a few minutes after cooking so the juices can redistribute before slicing.
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