Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 6, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 1 1/2 quarts Ingredients 5 pounds chicken bones 1 large onion, peeled and quartered 1 large carrot, cut into thirds 2 celery stalks, cut into thirds 2 large or 4 small leeks, cut in half lengthwise and well washed 2 bay leaves 6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ teaspoon dried thyme 12 whole black peppercorns Directions Place all the ingredients in an 8-quart stock pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. As the stock approaches a boil, remove any impurities that rise to the top by skimming with a ladle. Reduce the heat and simmer the stock for 3 to 4 hours, continuing to skim impurities from time to time while the stock cooks. Taste after 3 hours for the strength of stock you want. Remove from the heat and let the stock sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then ladle through a fine strainer. Once strained, remove the fat from the stock by skimming with a ladle (see Helpful Hint). Cool by placing the container of strained stock in an ice water bath, then refrigerate. Cook's Notes Another way to defat the stock is to place the cooled stock in the refrigerator overnight. The fat will set on the top and can be easily spooned off. Variation: Use a large (5- to 6-pound) roasting chicken in place of the bones. Use the meat for chicken salad or croquettes. Print