Many people don't make their own chicken stock because they think it's a difficult endeavor that takes a lot of time. The truth is that it isn't and it doesn't. You can assemble the ingredients for a chicken stock in about 15 minutes.
Homemade stock adds a rich, deep flavor to risotto, soups, stews, and sauces.
Freeze it in amounts you often need. Brown stock vs. white stock. I usually prefer the deeper, more intense flavor of a brown stock, which is what I'm making here. But if I'm cooking a pale, delicately flavored soup, I'll opt for white stock. To make a white stock, follow the same steps described here, but don't brown the ingredients.