Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 pound chicken (1.350 to 1.800 g)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 leeks, white parts only, thoroughly washed and sliced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
  • Bouquet Garni
  • 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 small bay leave
  • Cheesecloth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 quarts cold water