Homemade Stock Recipe | Build a Flavorful Foundation for Soups & Sauces

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (or 2-3 pounds of beef bones)
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• A few sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 10 cups of water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Parsley, rosemary, or other preferred herbs