Step 1 out of 4
Whole chicken — 1 pieceIf the chicken is whole, chop it into several pieces or put it in a large pot as-is. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the chicken and put it on high heat.Step 2 out of 4
Onion — 1 piece, carrot — 1 piece, fennel or celery stalk — 1 pieceBring the water to a boil, skim the foam, and add the onion, carrot and fennel. No need to chop the vegetables: add them whole and salt the water.Step 3 out of 4
Salt — 1 by tasteNow reduce the heat to medium and let simmer. As the broth cooks, the water will gradually evaporate. Keep an eye on the broth level and add more warm boiled water as needed. Also add more salt as needed. After the broth boils for the second time, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for another 30-40 minutes.Step 4 out of 4
The broth can be frozen in ziplock bags and used as needed. For example, to make soups.