Breastfeeding Friendly Ginger Turmeric Bone Broth
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered broth is the kind of nourishing cup that feels like self-care in a mug. Fresh ginger and turmeric are the stars here ā both celebrated for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, which makes this an especially thoughtful choice during the postpartum period when your body is doing serious recovery work. The base is a clean, additive-free bone broth simmered low and slow with garlic, celery, carrot, and fragrant herbs, so every sip is rich with minerals and flavor without anything unnecessary sneaking in. Coconut aminos add a gentle savory depth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw even more goodness out of the broth as it cooks. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a silky, clear liquid that's easy to sip straight from a mug ā no utensils required, which is a genuine bonus when you're nursing around the clock. A squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh herbs at the end brighten the whole thing beautifully. It's simple, intentional, and exactly the kind of recipe worth keeping on repeat.
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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
- Ā½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Ā¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 1ā2 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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