In a large stock pot with 3 quarts water
Add chicken, onion, celery, parsley, carrots, salt, white pepper and bay leaf
Bring to a slow boil and let simmer gently for 1 hour
Strain stock and set aside
Discard vegetables, chicken skin and bone, setting aside the chicken meat
Stock may be refrigerated at this time
Fat can be easily removed once the soup is chilled.