A deeply nourishing, golden broth built from mild white fish bones and a garden's worth of aromatics, this is the kind of thing that makes you feel genuinely good from the inside out. The apple cider vinegar soak is a quiet but important step ā it coaxes minerals out of the bones before the heat even turns on, giving the finished liquid real depth and body. Leek, carrot, celery, garlic, and onion build a savory backbone, while fresh ginger and turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous amber hue without any heat from chiles or pepper. For anyone managing a sensitivity to capsaicin, this recipe is a genuine find ā bone broth is one of those things that often sneaks in spicy seasonings or hot pepper flakes, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. The low, patient simmer keeps the broth clear and clean-tasting rather than cloudy or bitter, so what you end up with is something almost silky. Sip it straight from a mug, use it as a base for a gentle soup, or freeze it in portions to have on hand whenever you need it.
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2 lb fish bones and heads (from mild white fish such as halibut, cod, or snapper), rinsed
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 cups cold water
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 leek, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped and rinsed
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
½ tsp ground turmeric
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
1
Place the fish bones and heads in the stockpot and cover with the cold water. Add the apple cider vinegar and let the bones soak for 30 minutes ā this helps draw minerals into the broth.
2
Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, skimming off any gray foam that rises to the surface during the first 10ā15 minutes, until the liquid runs mostly clear.
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