Russian Chicken Stock

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Russian Chicken Stock

A practical Russian Chicken Stock recipe with measured ingredients and a step-by-step method. Ready in about 50 minutes.

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2Kg/4Lb 8Oz Mixed Bones, Such As Beef, Lamb Or Chicken Carcasses
  • 1 Onion, Quartered
  • 3 Carrots, Quartered
  • 1 Garlic Bulb, Halved Horizontally
  • 2 Celery Sticks, Cut Into 5Cm/2In Lengths
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Method

  1. Bring 5 qts water to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add bones. Cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  2. Strain liquid into a large, wide pot. Skim off the scum, and discard.
  3. Add onion, carrots, fennel, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, vinegar, and 1 gallon of cold water. Cover the pot and simmer until the stock is reduced to about 6 cups, 2 hours to an hour and 15 minutes. Strain and discard the vegetables.
  4. Serve in a bowl with toasted french baguette slices and some of the stock.

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