Don’t throw away the liquid from your boiled chicken! It can be used to make a lovely broth.
Simply cover the base of a pot with olive oil or butter and heat. Add in a finely chopped onion, a chopped leek, a few celery sticks, a few chopped carrots, and a pinch of salt. Cover with a lid and sweat for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
If you have a slow cooker, transfer the vegetable mixture to it and cover it with the chicken broth. Add in some fresh herbs: parsley, thyme, rosemary, a bay leaf, or even some chopped sage will all work well. I used rosemary, parsley and thyme. Let the slow cooker do its work and leave it on a low heat overnight.
Slow cookers are well worth the small investment. You can throw a load of ingredients into them in the morning or late at night and let it cook slowly until you’re ready for your lunch or dinner. You’ll find them in the usual places: Argos, electrical stores, supermarkets etc.
If you don’t have a slow cooker, just simmer the broth on a low heat for a few hours. Serve with some buttered bread, and enjoy.