How to make chicken soup from a carcass
Making proper chicken soup from a carcass is a delicious way to honour every part of a bird, extracting deep, nourishing flavour from the bones. Start by placing your leftover free-range chicken carcass in a pot with cold water, ensuring it's fully covered. Add onions, carrots, and celery, along with a handful of herbs - bay leaves, thyme, and parsley work beautifully. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it bubble away for a few hours, allowing the rich, golden broth to develop. Strain the liquid, season to taste, and you have the perfect base for a hearty, wholesome chicken soup. Simply add shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, or pearl barley for a deeply comforting bowl of goodness.