Place all of the ingredients in a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl.
Cover and cook on high power for 20 minutes; skim.
Cook for on medium power for 1 hour. Strain. Makes 3 cups.
Ingredients
3 lb Chicken parts
1 Carrot, chopped coarsely
1 sm Onion, quartered
2 Stalks celery, chopped coarsely
1/2 c Minced fresh parsley
1 Bay leaf
4 Peppercorns
1/4 ts Dried thyme
4 c Water