- 7 cups water
- Backbone and neck from 1 whole chicken
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- Combine 7 cups water, backbone, neck, onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer 1 hour. Strain stock; discard solids in strainer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill.