You don’t need a Jewish Baba to make great chicken broth. This recipe is super-easy for anyone to make at home and it only costs a few dollars for a big delicious pot-full.

Homemade chicken broth doesn’t just taste good by itself. It’s also a great base for other soups, curries, casseroles and sauces, so keep some handy in the freezer for when you want to add a delicious kick to your cooking.

You’ll need:

• 2 carrots
• 1 stick celery
• 1 onion
• 6 pepper corns
• 1 bayleaf
• Small bunch of parsley (about 10 stems)
• 2 chicken carcasses (available from the butcher)
• 2 litres water

Then what?

Put everything together into a big pot. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 3 hours. Strain. Serve.

So simple. If you want to jazz it up a bit here are some yummy ideas:

Noodle soup
Cook some pasta or udon noodles and serve into separate bowls. Add baby spinach leaves or greens to the simmering broth and cook until just wilted. Pour broth over noodles and serve. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and lemon juice.

Miso soup
For a special snack for one, mix 1 tablespoon of miso paste with ¼ cup broth in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Add this to a cup of broth in a saucepan, along with some chopped tofu and spring onions. Heat until it’s warm, then serve.

Egg drop soup
Add a slice of fresh ginger to 1 cup chicken broth and simmer.  Whisk up an egg in a small bowl with a teaspoon of cornflour until smooth, then drizzle the egg mix slowly into the broth while whisking. Serve with sliced green onions and soy sauce.