Serves: 16
Total Calories: 141

2 pounds meaty beef bones
2 pounds veal shoulder with bones
2 pounds chicken or turkey parts
2 carrots, trimmed and cut into 3 or 4 pieces
2 ribs celery with leaves, cut into 3 or 4 pieces
2 medium onions, peeled but left whole
1 large tomato or 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
1 clove garlic
3 or 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley with stems

1 In a large stockpot, combine the meat, bones, and chicken parts. Add 6 quarts cold water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2 Adjust the heat so that the water is barely simmering. Skim off the foam and fat that rises to the surface of the broth.

3 When the foam stops rising, add the remaining ingredients. Cook 3 hours, regulating the heat so that the liquid bubbles gently.

4 Let the broth cool briefly, then strain it into plastic storage containers. The broth can be used right away, or let it cool completely, then cover and store it in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.

From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 16
Total Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 38

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