Have your soup now. Cry later

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 chicken quarters
• Giblets (optional)
• 1 leek (cut lengthwise so sand is thoroughly removed)
• 1 to 2 zucchinis, unpeeled, uncut
• 3 carrots, peeled
• 2 celery ribs
• 1 to 2 large parsnips, peeled, cut in quarters
• 1 turnip, peeled, cut in half
• 1 medium-large onion, peeled, cut in quarters
• 1 to 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in quarters
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• Fresh or jarred basil to taste (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bunch of dill
• 1 bunch of parsley.