Ingredients

  • 4 pounds of veal, chicken or beef bones
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped celery, optional
  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped carrots
  • 1 whole clove garlic
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 20 peppercorns
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      18 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 9 milligrams cholesterol; 27 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

8 – 10 cups

Preparation

  1. Put the bones in a kettle and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and drain. Run the bones under cold water. Drain.
  2. Put the bones in a clean kettle and add the 12 cups of water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and cook about four hours. Strain. Discard the solids.
  • Leftover broth can be frozen.

4 hours

Dining and Cooking