Low Sodium Bouillon de Poulet

Elevate your cooking with this Low Sodium Bouillon de Poulet, a healthier twist on the classic French chicken broth. Packed with natural flavors from a whole chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley, this recipe is completely free of added salt but bursting with rich, wholesome goodness. Simmered gently for three hours, the broth achieves a deep, savory flavor enhanced by a touch of zesty lemon. Perfect as a base for homemade soups, hearty stews, or any dish needing a flavorful boost, this bouillon is an essential staple for low-sodium diets. Simple to prepare and easy to store, it’s a versatile, health-conscious addition to your kitchen arsenal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 4-pound Whole chicken
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 large Onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 Bay leaves
• 10 Black peppercorns
• 4 Thyme sprigs
• 6 Parsley stems
• 16 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the ingredients: Peel and roughly chop the carrots and onion. Cut the celery into large pieces. No need to be precise as these will be strained out.

Step 2

Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and place it in a large stockpot.

Step 3

Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and whole garlic cloves to the pot with the chicken.

Step 4

Pour in the 16 cups of water, enough to submerge the chicken and vegetables generously.

Step 5

Add the bay leaves, black peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and parsley stems to the pot.

Step 6

Place the stockpot on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a simmer, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.

Step 7

Once it reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot partially with a lid, allowing some steam to escape, and let it simmer gently for about 3 hours.

Step 8

Check occasionally to skim any additional foam or fat that comes to the surface with a spoon.

Step 9

After 3 hours, carefully remove the chicken from the pot. Set it aside to cool as you continue preparing the broth.

Step 10

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another large pot or bowl to remove the vegetables and aromatics, leaving a clear, flavorful broth.

Step 11

Once strained, stir in the lemon zest for a subtle brightness in the broth.

Step 12

Let the broth cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezer. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Step 13

Use this low sodium bouillon as a base for soups, stews, or wherever you need a rich chicken flavor without excess salt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6168.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	521.9

Total Fat 17.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 467.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 43.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 603.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2097.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 42.4%