Start by preparing your chicken stock. Cut the chicken into parts. Roughly chop the carrots, onions, and celery.
Place the chicken and chopped vegetables into a large pot. Cover everything with water and season generously with salt and pepper.
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let it gently simmer for about 1 hour, allowing all the flavors to develop and the liquid to reduce.
Carefully remove all the chicken and vegetables from the pot. Strain the remaining liquid through a fine mesh sieve to get a clear, flavorful chicken stock.