French onion soup is actually very easy to make, it just takes a long time. You cannot shortcut this recipe. The onions need to be cooked long and slow to get them fully cooked and nicely caramelised.

Meal prep is easy and delicious when you cook and shred a whole chicken as well as making flavorful homemade chicken broth.

This homemade chicken stock recipe is a great way to make the most from your roast chicken. Many varieties of ready-made fresh stocks, stock cubes and powders can be bought from most supermarkets.

You can also use this method to make ham stock, but rather than save up the bones in the freezer and risk freezer burn, halve the recipe and make the stock soon after enjoying the ham.

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However, unless you're certain of using the stock quickly, it's generally better to make a large batch and store it in convenient portions in the freezer, where it will keep for three months.