Name: Mother's Broth
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 12 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 qt
Ingredients: 5 lb turkey wings or 1 (5-lb) whole chicken (preferably hormone- and antibiotic-free); 6 qt cold water; 2 large onions, left unpeeled and coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 large celery rib with leaves, coarsely chopped; 3 or 4 whole heads garlic, left unpeeled and halved horizontally; 2 whole cloves; 1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California, broken; 1 cup well-drained canned whole tomatoes (from a 14- to 16-oz can with juice)

Although this turkey (or chicken) broth is time-consuming to make, it really does benefit from simmering on the stove for hours. The whole heads of garlic mellow into deep sweetness, giving the broth an authentic Italian flavor.

Cooks' note:

Broth can be made ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered, 4 days or frozen in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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