Last weekend I made a really good chicken stew:
the oils and juices left at the bottom of a pan when you bake chicken, along with the bones, boiled in a large pot of water for 2-3 hours - it gives you a yummy broth. Add in carrots, turnip, potatoes, onions, and whatever spices you like (I had parsley and basil)
Let it simmer for 4-5 hours, until enough liquid has evaporated to make it "un-soupy"
I don't know how common this kind of meal is elsewhere, but it's been a standard part of the diet in Canada for generations, mostly because it's very cheap, easy to make, tastes good, and incredibly nutritious.
You can follow the same recipe withmutton, beef, turkey, pork, etc., but I think chicken gives the best flavour.