Citric Acid Free Cilantro-Lime Bone Broth Sippers
Warm, savory, and bright with fresh citrus, this sipping broth is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly afternoon. The base is a clean, additive-free bone broth simmered low and slow with smashed garlic and fresh ginger until deeply fragrant — no shortcuts, no mystery ingredients. Coconut aminos add a gentle umami depth, while ground turmeric gives the broth that gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes it feel almost medicinal in the best way. The real trick here is using fresh lime juice and zest rather than any processed citric acid source, which is exactly what makes this recipe work for anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities — you get all that bright, tangy lift without the additive. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor lively and herbaceous rather than flat. It's simple to pull together, strains beautifully into mugs, and feels genuinely nourishing from the very first sip.
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4 servings
- 4 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand, no added pepper or additives)
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the bone broth, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the garlic has softened.
- 2
Stir in the turmeric and coconut aminos. Continue to simmer for 3 minutes, until the broth is evenly golden and the spice is fully incorporated.
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