MSG Free Ginger-Garlic Beef Bone Broth Tonic
Warm, deeply savory, and quietly restorative, this simmered tonic is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening. Fresh ginger and smashed garlic steep right in the broth, releasing their sharp, aromatic heat while turmeric adds an earthy golden glow to every sip. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole thing at the end, and a touch of honey softens any bite without making it sweet. Store-bought flavored broths and wellness drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers, so making this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients gives you total peace of mind. Everything gets strained out before serving, so what lands in your mug is silky, clean, and beautifully clear. The optional lemon zest strip is a small touch that makes it feel genuinely special, like something you'd pay too much for at a café. Simple to pull together and endlessly comforting, this is one of those recipes you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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2 servings
- 2 cups beef bone broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 strip lemon zest, about 2 inches long (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the beef bone broth, ginger, garlic, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 12 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the ginger and garlic have softened.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and honey, if using. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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