2 pounds chicken backs, necks, and/or wings
2 quarts (8 cups) water
2 small onions, quartered
1 cup coarsely chopped celery with leaves
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. In Dutch oven, combine chicken and water. Bring to a boil. Skim and discard residue that rises to surface. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 30 minutes.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except 1/2 teaspoon salt; partially cover and simmer an additional 4 hours.
3. Remove bones from broth. Cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; refrigerate or freeze for a later use.
4. Strain broth; stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cool uncovered in refrigerator. Skim fat from broth; discard. Cover; store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information: Not possible to calculate because of recipe variables.