Homemade Chicken Stock -- Why its worth the trouble

For many people, the thought alone of homemade chicken soup is soothing to the soul.  Especially in the fall and winter time, its a dish that can warm you up quite nicely from the inside out.  We've all heard how chicken soup is great for those who are sick with a cold or the flu, but chicken broth itself is in fact an ideal food to intake regularly, mainly for its many health benefits.

There are so many dishes which call for chicken stock, and many folks don't even realize it.  Many soups, risottos, chicken pot pie, stir frys, and other chicken dishes all call for chicken stock.  While you can buy chicken stock in the store, there are a few drawbacks.  First, the chicken broths are typically made in such a way that the true nutrients of the chicken bones aren't maximized.  Also, they are lacking in taste, and extremely over-priced when compared to making it at home.  Further, be always cautious of the sodium content in store bought chicken broths.  Often, the store bought stocks are full of salt, MSG, or other additives to enhance the coloring or mask the poor taste.

Making homemade broth is downright more nutritous and comes with many health benefits.  Calcium as well as other minerals are extracted through the chicken bones during the simmering process.  For those people who do not consume much calcium through dairy products, broth offers another healthy and natural method to improve bone health.  The broth also aids the digestive system, liver function, and overall joint health.

Another benefits of homemade broths are that it enhances the flavors of any homemade dish.  Store-bought broths don't come close unless you pay top dollar for the more natural offerings.  At Atlanta Personal Chef Service, we always prioritize both the flavor and nutrition of every dish.  Our chefs will make homemade broths to use in those recipes which call for broth.  Your personal chef will typically make large batches of broths at a time, and freeze the leftover broth for use in future dishes.  Stored properly, frozen broth can last a few months in the freezer, without losing nutritional quality or taste.  While many people simply don't have the time or know how to prepare their own broths, they end up losing out in taste and nutrition in their diets.  When you have an Atlanta Personal Chef preparing your meals, you won't miss out in either.  To view some of our sample menus, click here.