# Before You Throw Away Chicken Bones, Turn Them Into Rich Homemade Chicken Bone Broth - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/soups-stews/chicken-bone-broth/ - Published: 2026-06-15T14:02:00+10:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield Most of us do the same thing after a roast chicken dinner. The meat gets picked clean, leftovers are packed away, and the bones head straight for the bin. But those leftover chicken bones still have plenty to give. In fact, they’re the secret to making one of the most useful staples you can keep in your kitchen: rich homemade bone broth. If you’re trying to stretch your grocery budget, reduce food waste, or simply make your family meals taste better, this is one kitchen habit worth learning. The best part? It costs almost nothing. Instead of throwing away what looks like scraps, you can transform those leftover bones into litres of flavour-packed broth that can be used in soups, casseroles, risottos, slow cooker meals and sauces. Once you’ve made your own, you’ll quickly notice the difference between homemade broth and the supermarket versions. Rich, golden and full of flavour, homemade bone broth turns simple meals into comfort food. During winter, I always keep a few containers in the freezer. It’s perfect for making soups on cold nights, adding depth to family dinners, or warming up in a mug when someone in the house is feeling under the weather. And if you’re looking for easy ways to make groceries go further, this might be one of the simplest tricks you’ll ever learn. ## Why You’ll Love Homemade Chicken Bone Broth * Uses leftover chicken bones that would otherwise go to waste. * Helps stretch your grocery budget. * Freezes beautifully for future meals. * Adds incredible flavour to soups, stews and casseroles. * Perfect for winter meal prep. * Easy to make with ingredients you already have at home. ## Tips for Richer, More Flavourful Bone Broth The secret to a rich broth isn’t complicated. Allow the bones plenty of time to simmer, add vegetables like onion, carrot and celery, and avoid rushing the process. The longer the broth gently cooks, the more flavour develops. Many home cooks also keep a freezer container specifically for leftover chicken bones, making it easy to save enough for a large batch when needed. ## What To Do With Homemade Chicken Bone Broth Once you’ve made a batch, you’ll find endless ways to use it. Try it in: * Homemade soups and winter warmers. * Slow cooker meals. * Risottos and rice dishes. * Casseroles and family dinners. * Gravies and sauces. * Noodle soups and Asian-inspired meals. ![Delicious homemade chicken bone broth with vegetables in a white bowl](https:// i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Chicken-Bone-Broth-3.jpeg? resize=380%2C380&quality=89&ssl=1 "Chicken Bone Broth Soup") [ Pin ](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/soups-stews/chicken-bone-broth/&media=https://stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Chicken-Bone-Broth-3.jpeg&description=Nourishing%20and%20flavorful%20chicken%20bone%20broth,%20perfect%20as%20a%20base%20for%20soups,%20sauces,%20or%20a%20healthy%20warm%20drink.) [ Print ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/soups-stews/chicken-bone-broth/#wpzoom-premium-recipe-card) ## Chicken Bone Broth Recipe by Stay at Home Mum 0.0 from 0 votes Nourishing and flavorful chicken bone broth, perfect as a base for soups, sauces, or a healthy warm drink. Course: RecipesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy Servings Adjust servings + – 5 servings Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 12 minutes Calories 300 kcal Total time 22 minutes Cook Mode ### Ingredients * 8  Chicken Carcasses * 3  Carrots * 5  Sticks Celery * 1  Brown Onion, Skin On * 1/2 cups  Mushrooms * 1 tbsp parsley * 1 tsp Ginger * 1 Head Garlic * 1 tbsp Rosemary * 1 tbsp Thyme * 1/3 cups  Apple Cider Vinegar [[ ### Directions * Place chicken carcases in a 10 litre pot.  Cover with cold water and cook over medium heat until the water starts to simmer. * Drain the water, rinse the chicken carcases, and fill the pot with water again, apple cider vinegar and place over medium heat. * Simmer for 4 hours. * Add half of the other ingredients and simmer for another 3 hours. * Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for another hour. * Strain the stock in a fine sieve and discard veg and carcases. You will need to drain it twice to remove the bits you don ™t want. * Allow to cool and place in the fridge or divide into bags or containers and freeze. 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Once you start making homemade bone broth, you’ll never look at leftover chicken bones the same way again. It’s one of the easiest ways to save money, reduce waste and make everyday meals taste even better. [⌊Chicken Bone Broth | Stay At Home Mum⌉⌊Chicken Bone Broth | Stay At Home Mum⌉[ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/)