INGREDIENTS
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1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into quarters
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4 quarts water
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3 carrots, cut into chunks
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3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
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2 onions, cut into chunks
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Chicken base or bouillon cubes to taste, optional (see Notes)