broth?

are there any broth recipes i am in pre op diet and cant stand the canned or cubed. any sugestions are appreciated

I have been LOVING the liquid diet--I'll tell you my secret--my mommy's chicken soup-- If you are pre-op and are looking for something GREAT to do that will be SO HELPFUL to you post-op--here's your ticket-- Put about 4 inches of water to a boil in a VERY large stock pot (you may have to buy a bigger one) Take all the skin and all the fat you can off of 3 whole chickens cut into quarters Put them in the pot. Add more water to just barely cover the chickens. Put 2 large whole onions and 3-4 pcs of celery (whole large pcs), 1 large carrot, 1 large parsnip, When all the water boils, put the flame on low and let it cook for THREE HOURS. You'll see some foamy stuff and fat come to the top, just skim it off. The longer you cook it, the better the broth will be--it will have more protein the longer you cook it. After three hours get another large pot or bowl and remove the chickens, the vegetables, and every piece you see. Then take a HUGE bowl and a VERY FINE strainer. Strain it into the bowl. It will be a clear liquid!!! Pour it into 4-6 oz portions. IT IS AMAZING. TRUST ME--I KNOW CHICKEN SOUP!!! I cleared this with my surgeon--it is FINE--even if there's a little fat, it's fine--after the portions are refrigerated you can remove the little bit of fat off of it before reheating it. I HAVE BEEN DRINKING ABOUT FOUR CUPS OF IT EACH DAY--I'M DRINKING SOME NOW!!! I've already lost 10 pounds and it will be a week on Friday! I can't tell you how good it is!! You'll want to have it even when clear liquid time is over. Your family can make chicken salad from the chickens. (You can freeze chicken salad--I've done it and it's fine weeks later!) I know this sounds like a lot of work, but it's not. A post-op can't make it--they need someone to make it for them. If you are pre-op, make 2 batches before surgery and freeze individual portions. You will send me a thank you note!!! Love, Jill