My tried, tested and true recipe.
3 leeks, trimmed, well washed and quartered
6 carrots
1 extra large parsnip (or 3 regular sized ones)
1 entire celery
1 entire garlic bulb (separate into cloves, peel, mash and chop)
1 bunch dill
4 bay leaves
12 peppercorns
2 Tbsp white wine
3 Tbsp salt
3 Tbsp sugar
3 pkgs chicken bones parts (enough to cover bottom of a 16 quart pot)
fill water up to one inch [...]