Basic Chicken Stock

MAKE THIS WITH: Le Creuset Stockpot

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds mixed chicken wings and drumsticks

• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped

• 2 large carrots, roughly chopped

• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped

• Handful of thyme

• Handful of flat-leaf parsley

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients with 3 quarts cold water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, skimming the surface occasionally until the stock is reduced by one third.

2. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Discard solids.

3. Can be made 3 days ahead, or frozen in ice cube trays up to 3 months