To a large stock pot add the bones of one chicken, 2 quartered onions, 3 quartered carrots (scrubbed but not peeled), 3 chopped ribs of celery, 1 large leek (quartered with the greens and ends discarded), 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, 4 sprigs fresh parsley, 3 small bay leaves, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 3 cloves peeled garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

Cover all this goodness with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Keep simmering, partially covered, for 8-10 hours. Check in on it often and add water as needed. Pour through a colander and use as you normally use broth.

If you’re in a hurry or don’t want as full a flavor, you can remove the mixture from the heat when it begins to smell and taste like chicken (about three hours). If you do this, I recommend adding another teaspoon of salt.

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