Classic Chicken Stock

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon cold water
• One 4-pound chicken
• 2 leeks, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 parsley sprigs
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 1 hour, skimming as necessary.
3. Transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly.
4. Remove all of the meat from the chicken and return the bones and skin to the pot; reserve the meat for another use.
5. Partially cover and simmer the stock for 1 hour longer.
6. Strain the stock and let cool. Skim off the fat before using.