Pos bird, the soup i made was a really simple one. I just skinned some chicken drumsticks and thighs and then cut off the excess fat if there is any. I left a little longer than needed to cook the meat cos i wanted to get a richer stock from the bones too. Take the peices from the pan and let the stock cool. I invested in a jug with the spout at the bottom from betterware cos if there is any fat left it goes to the top and not into the nozzle,it also has a plastic lid with holes too so you dont get anything you dont want in the soup ( bit of bone). You could just put the stock in the fridge until cold and then take it off with a spoon if there is any. I shredded the chicken and added some carrot, lots of leek, couple hands full of rice and a knorr chicken stock cube and pepper. Now my soup is very simple but oh so tasty but you could add whatever veg you wish. Hope this helps. Enjoy!