Alabama Chicken Stew

Ingredients (11)

• + 1 (4 pound) whole chicken add to pantry
• + 2 large bay leaves add to pantry
• + 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste add to pantry
• + 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or more to taste add to pantry
• + 1 ½ gallons water add to pantry
• + 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes and their juices add to pantry
• + 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed add to pantry
• + 4 large carrots, diced add to pantry
• ✓ 4 stalks celery, diced
• + 2 medium onions, diced add to pantry
• + 1 ½ cups frozen corn add to pantry