MSG Free Ginger & Turmeric Bone Broth Tonic
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this soothing tonic is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening. Fresh ginger and turmeric steep directly into the broth alongside smashed garlic, creating a layered, earthy depth that no powder or packet can replicate. Apple cider vinegar and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon round out the flavor, while a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon let you dial the sweetness and brightness to your liking. Store-bought broths and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in glutamates and flavor enhancers, so making this from scratch gives you complete control over every single ingredient. The whole process is beautifully simple — just a gentle simmer, a quick stir, and a pour through a strainer into your favorite mug. It's nourishing, clean, and genuinely delicious in a way that feels almost medicinal without tasting like it.
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2 servings
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1–2 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the bone broth, ginger, turmeric, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the ginger and turmeric have fully infused.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar and Ceylon cinnamon. Add the honey and lemon juice, if using.
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