Beef Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

This golden, fragrant broth is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove when the weather turns or you just need something deeply nourishing. Bone-in chicken pieces give the liquid incredible body, while fresh ginger and turmeric pull double duty — adding warmth and that gorgeous amber color that makes the whole pot look like liquid sunshine. Carrots and parsnips melt into the background, lending a gentle sweetness that rounds out the heat from the spices. A splash of apple cider vinegar draws even more goodness out of the bones during the long, slow simmer. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant- or poultry-based, anyone avoiding beef can sip away without a second thought — no label-checking required. The shredded chicken can go right back into the broth for a heartier bowl, or you can keep it silky and clear and let the broth shine on its own. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a bright, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel like it came from a very good grandmother's kitchen.

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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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