Oriental Chicken Broth

This base for a soup is Oriental Style chicken broth, which is seasoned with gingeroot and green onions. Try using the broth in other soups. Cook time is simmering time.

• Ready In: 60 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 4  chicken breast halves (carcass portion) or 1  chicken carcasses or 3  chicken backs
• 2  green onions, including part of the tops, cut into 1 inch lengths
• 2 1⁄4 inches gingerroot, slices
• 6 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Skim surface. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Strain broth. If desired, make broth ahead, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove any fat from surface before using. Makes about 6 cups. Variation- Add 1-2 teaspoons Cognac to each serving.