Barley Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Barley Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

There is something deeply restorative about a broth that simmers low and slow until it turns a rich, burnished gold — and this one delivers exactly that. Bone-in chicken pieces build a deeply savory base, while fresh ginger and turmeric bring warmth and a subtle earthiness that makes every spoonful feel intentional. Carrots and parsnips add gentle sweetness, and a splash of apple cider vinegar helps coax every bit of goodness out of the bones as the pot quietly does its work. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — every ingredient is whole and straightforward, with no hidden fillers or grain-based additives to second-guess. The broth gets strained to a clean, clear finish before the shredded chicken is folded back in, so the texture is silky rather than cloudy or heavy. A handful of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and a little herbaceous. It's the kind of bowl you'll want to keep on rotation all season long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks), fresh
8 cups cold water
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the chicken pieces in a large 6-quart pot and cover with 8 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and skim off any gray foam that rises to the surface during the first 5–10 minutes.
2
Add the ginger, turmeric, carrots, parsnips, thyme sprigs, parsley sprigs, salt, and apple cider vinegar to the pot. Stir briefly to distribute.

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