Lightly season the chicken drumettes in salt and pepper, then brown the surface in a frying pan.
Put the drumettes, onion, tomato juice, water, and consomme in a deep sauce pan or pot, bring to a boil on high heat, skim off scum, reduce to medium to low heat, and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving dish, top with grated cheese and parsley, then serve.