Beef Free Ginger Turmeric Bone Broth

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(28)

This warming, golden broth is built on a foundation of ginger, turmeric, garlic, and aromatic herbs that simmer together until every sip is deeply fragrant and nourishing. The key here is using a bone broth made from non-beef sources — chicken, pork, or fish-based options all work beautifully — paired with coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar to round out the savory depth. Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle sweetness that plays surprisingly well against the earthy turmeric and bright lemon garnish. Store-bought broths can be a minefield of hidden additives and ambiguous sourcing, so starting with an AIP-compliant brand or a trusted homemade batch gives you full control over what's in your mug. The process is straightforward: everything goes into one pot, simmers for 30 minutes, then gets strained into a clean, glossy liquid that's ready to sip. A handful of fresh cilantro or parsley and a thin lemon slice on top make it feel like something you'd pay good money for at a wellness café. It's the kind of recipe that looks effortless but tastes like you spent all day on it.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand, no added pepper or additives)
1 cup water
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp coconut aminos
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon

For serving

1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, for serving (optional)
4 thin slices fresh lemon, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the bone broth, water, ginger, turmeric, garlic, celery, carrot, thyme, rosemary, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and Ceylon cinnamon in a large saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until the broth is deeply golden and fragrant and the vegetables are fully softened.

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