Ingredients

1 (3-pound) chicken, rinsed and patted dry 

6 cups bottled or filtered water 

1 very thin slice ginger 

4 cloves garlic, unpeeled, smashed 

1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped 

1 medium yellow, or white onion, quartered 

1 teaspoon sea salt 

Preparation

In a medium stockpot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to medium low, and boil gently for 1 hour. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with dampened cheesecloth. Set chicken aside in refrigerator for another use.