Quote Originally Posted by sensei_kyle
Instead of throwing the bones and skin away, save them to make homemade chicken broth. Just put them in a big pot (5 qt or larger) with water, maybe throw in some celery & carrots, and simmer until the bones are falling apart -- usually the better part of an entire day. Strain and you have broth. You can freeze this for long term storage.
As a vegetarian, the celery, onions, carrots, broccoli stalks and such are all that are really necessary for a great soup stock, less fatty too. We've always got some in the freezer around here.

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