Healthy Chicken Broth
6 servings
90 minutes
Healing chicken broth is the true embodiment of comfort and care. The roots of this recipe go back to the distant past when it was made in British families as a means to strengthen health and restore energy. The aroma of fresh rosemary and the rich flavor of chicken harmoniously blend with the tenderness of carrots and celery, creating a warming effect. The addition of shiitake mushrooms and a splash of port wine gives the broth depth of flavor, making it something special. The clarity and purity of the broth, achieved through careful straining, make it not only nutritious but also aesthetically pleasing. This broth is perfect as a standalone dish or as a base for more complex culinary masterpieces. Each spoonful brings comfort and a sense of home warmth.
1
Chop the carrot and celery coarsely.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
2
Place chicken, carrots, celery, and bacon in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Chicken: 1.5 kg
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
- Smoked bacon: 40 g
3
Reduce the heat and simmer for an hour, occasionally skimming off the foam.
4
Add rosemary sprigs, shiitake mushrooms, and port wine (optional), cook for another 10-15 minutes, then remove the chicken.
- Rosemary: 2 sprigs
- Shiitake mushrooms: 6 pieces
- Port: 75 ml
5
The chicken will be perfectly cooked and is great for salads or sandwiches, as well as for slicing meat and adding it to soup.
6
Salt the broth and strain it into plates, trying not to stir too much to keep it clear.
- Salt: to taste
7
Place pieces of chicken and mushrooms in each plate and drizzle with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil.
- Chicken: 1.5 kg
- Shiitake mushrooms: 6 pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil: to taste