Alabama Chicken Stew
1 (4 pound) whole chicken 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste 1 ½ cups frozen corn 1 ½ gallons water 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes and their ju… 2 large bay leaves 2 medium onions, diced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or more to t… 4 large carrots, diced 4 stalks celery, diced