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Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 pounds chicken parts, including 3 pound wings
  • 4 quarts cold water
  • 1 onion, left unpeeled, quartered
  • 8 garlic cloves, left unpeeled
  • 1 celery rib, quartered
  • 1 carrot, quartered
  • 6 long parsley sprigs
  • 1 large thyme sprig
  • 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

Method

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil with 1 teaspoon salt in an 8- to 10-quart pot. Skim froth.
  • Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 3 1/2 hours. 3Pour stock through a large sieve lined with dampened paper towels into a large bowl, discarding solids.
  • If using stock right away, skim off and discard fat. If not, chill stock, uncovered, until cool, then cover; discard solidified fat before using stock.