| 2 kg | 2.2 lbs | Granny's Chicken Bones, Backs, Necks or Cuts |
| 4 | garlic cloves, skin-on and coarsely chopped |
| 2 | medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped |
| 2 | medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped |
| 3 | celery stalks, coarsely chopped |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 6 | fresh Italian parsley |
| 2 | fresh thyme |
| 6 | black peppercorns |
| 8 litres | 8 quarts | cold water |