Frugal Tip

Frugal Tip of the Week

Tuesday July 21

Eating soups is a great way to stretch the grocery bill.

Have you ever considered making your own chicken

stock? It is very easy with a few basic pantry items.

Not only is it economical but it is very nutritious for you.

When I get a whole chicken I will first roast it with a little

Olive Oil and Lemon juice with some thyme thrown

in the cavity. After, roasting I will take the meat off

of the bone and use for future use.

The next morning I put the bones from the chicken

and place in a large stock pot with water. Then I will

add my left over vegetables.

My left over vegetables came from saving ends of the

vegetables. If you don't do this nifty idea, just take and

cut up a onion, celery, carrots and add to your stock.

You may also want to add some herbs from your garden.

Thyme is always a favorite of mine to add to stock.

Simmer this for a few hours.

Now, just take out your vegetables and add them

to your compost bin.

Now you have chicken stock.

Soups and many other recipes

always call for a little chicken stock.

When I make brown rice I use chicken stock

instead of water. It does taste better.

Enjoy!