Ingredients:

• 1 chicken carcase and trimmings
• 2 pints water or stock
• 1 oz rice
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery
• Salt
• Blade of mace
• 6 black peppercorns
• Chopped parsley

Method:

1. Break up the chicken carcase and put in a pan with the water or stock, rice, salt and the blade of mace and peppercorns tied in a piece of muslin.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours.
3. Strain off the broth, re-heat, and add more seasoning if necessary.
4. Sprinkle with chopped parsley when serving.