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Microwave Chicken Broth


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Is it possible to make chicken broth in the microwave? I'm at college, and I can get chicken breasts - I've been feeling sick lately so I thought maybe this would be a cheaper way to get the advantages of chicken noodle soup without diving into loads of sodium with Campbell's.  Any ideas?
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It should be easy if you have a large enough microwave bowl with lid.

put a couple of chicken breasts into the bowl with a chopped carrot, celery and onion.  Cover with water to a depth of 1 or 2" over the top of the ingredients.  You'll need a large container to prevent boil over.

Bring to a boil on high for 1 minute.  Set the power at 50% and cook for at least 10 minutes.  Check now and then to make sure the water level isn't dropping.  It might take 20 minutes to fully develop the flavor.

Season and enjoy your soup.

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I think it is possible, but I think the thing that makes homemade chicken soup so good is the whole chicken, I think the bones provide much of the flavor.
I would try simmering in the microwave 1 diced up chicken breast, some sliced carrots and celery and maybe a little garlic and onion powder or Mrs. Dash - Instead of plain water use some good quality low sodium canned chicken broth or that kind that comes in a big juicebox type container - the one at Trader Joes or Whole Foods is good, but most large super markets sell it. Low fat/low sodium.<br>

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edited to add: cook as the above poster suggested: bring to a boil for a bit then cook at 50% power until the meat is cooked....sounds pretty good to me. 

Thanks a lot - I'll give it a try!
yea i agree soo much beta to use the full chicken, im a student too and i do a full chicken on a sunday and have chicken breast for my dinna, take most of the meat off the bone and make a curry and then use the bones and some of the meat for a soup or broth.....those meals last me for most of the week!...It takes up a few hours on out of ur one day but it means for the rest of the week u just have to reheat it..and saves me a fortune! hope it works for you x
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