Chicken Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) cut into 8 parts
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 sprigs parsley
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 to 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 7 to 8 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces (1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
• 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3/4 cup)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper