chicken broth recipe

**Ingredients:** - 1 whole chicken or chicken carcass (about 3-4 pounds) - 8 cups water (or enough to cover the chicken) - 1 large onion, quartered - 2 carrots, cut into large pieces - 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces - 4 garlic cloves, smashed - 2-3 bay leaves - 1 teaspoon black peppercorns - 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme) - Salt to taste - Optional: fresh parsley, a few sprigs