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Brodo di Pollo (Authentic Italian Chicken Broth Recipe)

This traditional Italian brodo di pollo is a clear, golden chicken broth made slowly with bone-in chicken and vegetables. Light, nourishing, and essential for everyday cooking.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Refrigerate overnight: 12 hours
Total Time: 15 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Broth, Brodo di Pollo, Clear broth, Italian broth
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.25 pound chicken thighs and drumsticks bone in, skin on
  • 1 medium carrot peeled, cut in 4 parts
  • 1 stalk celery cut in 4 parts
  • 1 medium onion peeled, cut in quarter
  • 1 bunch parsley small
  • 2 unit bay leaves
  • 10 unit black peppercorns whole
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  • Place chicken, vegetables, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns in a large pot.

  • Cover completely with cold water.
  • Bring slowly to a gentle simmer over medium heat.Do not boil.

  • Skim any foam that rises during the first 20 minutes.

  • Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 2½–3hours, maintaining barely visible movement.

  • Remove chicken and vegetables. Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve.

  • Season with salt only after straining.


ONLY IF YOU WANT A CLEAR BROTH

  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve.

  • Now store in refrigerator if using within 3 days, or freeze it.

Notes

  • Never boil the broth — it will turn cloudy.

  • Salt at the end so the broth stays versatile for different dishes.

  • Chill overnight and remove solidified fat if desired.


Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7676IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg
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