Brodo di Pollo (Italian Chicken Broth)

Italian Name: Brodo di Pollo Classico

A clear, golden Italian chicken broth used in soups, risottos, or served on its own with pastina or tortellini — comforting, simple, and full of flavor.

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 bowl of clear chicken broth with sprigs of parsley and pasta stars]

🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 1.5–2 hours | Total Time: ~2 hours

🍽️ Servings: 6–8 | 🧑‍🍳 Difficulty: Easy

🍲 Gluten-Free / Traditional Italian Base / Healing Food

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📋 Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (or 1.5 kg bone-in chicken parts)

• 2 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks

• 2 celery stalks with leaves

• 1 onion, peeled and halved

• 1–2 cloves garlic (optional)

• 2–3 sprigs parsley

• 1 sprig thyme or rosemary

• 2 bay leaves

• 10 cups water

• Salt to taste

• Whole black peppercorns (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare chicken and vegetables:
   
   Rinse the chicken under cold water. Place in a large stockpot with vegetables, herbs, and spices.

2. Add water and bring to a boil:
   
   Pour in water to cover ingredients completely. Slowly bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

3. Simmer and skim:
   
   Skim off any foam/scum that rises. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, partially covered, for 1.5 to 2 hours.

4. Strain the broth:
   
   Remove chicken and vegetables. Strain the broth through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot or large bowl.

5. Season and serve or store:
   
   Add salt to taste. Serve hot with pastina, tortellini, or use as a base for other soups like Stracciatella or Tortellini in Brodo.

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