Hen soup with vegetables

Thoroughly clean the Whole hen, removing any giblets or excess fat. Cut the Whole hen into large pieces.

In a large pot, combine the Whole hen pieces, Water, half of the White onion (roughly chopped), half of the Garlic cloves (smashed), Bay leaves, Salt, and Black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, skim off any foam that rises to the surface, and cover. Simmer for 90 minutes, or until the Whole hen is tender.