Begin by ensuring that all your vegetables are thoroughly washed and chopped.
In a large stock pot, combine the chicken legs, onion, carrots, celery, garlic cloves, leek, and ginger. Pour in the filtered water, ensuring it covers the ingredients.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the broth to simmer, partly covered, for 3.5 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process helps to extract the valuable nutrients and flavors from the ingredients.
Once the broth has simmered to perfection, carefully remove the chicken legs and vegetables from the pot using a spider strainer or by straining the broth through a colander. You can choose to save the solids for another use, such as a puree or soup.
Let the broth cool to room temperature. Transfer it to storage containers suitable for your baby's needs, ensuring they are safe for freezing and reheating. Consider using silicone freezer trays for convenient portioning or small airtight containers if you plan to use the broth within a few days.
Label and date the containers for easy identification, and store them in the refrigerator or freezer accordingly. Baby bone broth can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for up to two months.
Remember, my fellow parents, always consult your doctor before introducing new foods to your baby. Each child is unique, and their individual needs should be taken into consideration. I hope this bone broth recipe brings as much nourishment and joy to your little one as it did for Sophia and me.