Recipe by: caprial"s cafe favorites, chef caprial pence, pg 141 in a large stockpot over high heat, bring the bones, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and water just to a boil. Add the bay leaf. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 6 hrs, or until the stock is richly flavored. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl and use immediately or allow to cool to room temp before refrigerating. This stock keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or can be frozen