Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ginger Turmeric Bone Broth
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered broth is the kind of thing that makes you feel taken care of from the inside out. Fresh ginger and turmeric give it a bright, earthy heat, while garlic, celery, carrot, and a bundle of thyme and rosemary build a savory backbone that tastes like it's been going all day. A splash of apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos round out the depth without relying on any of the cured or processed ingredients that typically sneak nitrates and nitrites into your cup. Starting with a clean, additive-free bone broth is the key move here — once you have that foundation, everything else is just fresh produce and pantry spices you can trust. After a 30-minute simmer, the broth is strained until perfectly clear and poured into mugs with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh herbs. It's nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and genuinely delicious — the kind of recipe you'll want on rotation all fall and winter long.
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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
- 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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