How to Make Fat Free Broth

It's convenient to buy cans or boxes of fat free broths, but it's very easy to make your own. Plus, the resulting broth is likely to be richer tasting, depending on how you choose to season your meat or chicken.

Supposing you're making a roast chicken or turkey, and assuming you don't baste the birds with butter, here's how you can make fat-free broth.

• Add vegetables, herbs and about a cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan before placing the uncooked bird on the rack
• Brush the chicken or turkey with a little heart-healthy canola or olive oil, and sprinkle any dried herbs and spices you wish to use
• After roasting your bird, drain all the drippings and juices into a bowl or measuring jug
• Then refrigerate the broth
• The fat will rise to the top and solidify, making it easy for you to remove, leaving a fat free broth that's perfect for low-fat soups and gravies

Here's what you can do with your fat-free broth: Delicious Low Fat Soups