b'MakES 2 QuartS Chicken Stock33 pounds chicken,brodo di pollocut into pieces3 medium carrots, peeled and quartered3 celery stalks, quartered Homemade stock is an overnight affair, but the time required will 2 medium white onions, peeledbe rewarded whenever you taste a recipe that calls for it. and quartered2 tablespoons chopped freshplace all ingredients except the egg whites (keep these, covered, in the rosemary (or 1 teaspoonsrefrigerator) in a large stockpot. bring to a boil, then simmer 2 hours, dried)skimming the foam from the top every 30 minutes.1 teaspoons dried thyme after the 2 hours, turn off the heat and remove the chicken; reserve 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basilfor other use. (see chefs Tip.) strain the stock through a fine sieve (or 1 teaspoons dried) lined with cheesecloth. cool to room temperature and then refrigerate, 2 tablespoons chopped freshuncovered, overnight.parsley (or 1 teaspoons dried)The next day, when the fat has floated to the top and hardened, skim off 1 tablespoons whole blackand discard. bring the stock to a boil. While it is cooking, beat the egg peppercorns whites with a whisk or an electric beater until fluffy. add to the boilingtablespoon salt stock, reduce the heat to a simmer, and stir well. The egg whites will harden 1 cups white wine and entrap most of the impurities in the stock. (see note below.) strain the stock again through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth.3 quarts (14 cups) water3 egg yolks, beaten The stock is ready for use now, or it may be frozen for up to a month for 3 egg whites (optional) later use.chEFS notEThe addition of the egg whites will result in a clearer and more flavorful broth. if you dont mind a cloudy stock, you may omit this step.chEFS tipheres an idea for the reserved chicken: remove any bones, and chop the chicken roughly. Mix well with 1 or 2 beaten eggs, and plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese and italian-style bread crumbs. roll into balls and cook for 10 to 12 minutes in the boiling stock before you add the egg whites. serve as dumplings in your favorite soup. These can also be frozen for up to a month.142'