Caffeine Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Caffeine Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Warm, golden, and deeply nourishing, this slow-simmered broth is the kind of thing you want waiting for you on a rough day. Fresh ginger and turmeric give it a gentle heat and an earthy brightness, while carrots, parsnips, and bone-in chicken build a rich, savory base that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. A splash of apple cider vinegar draws out every bit of goodness from the bones, turning a simple pot of water into something genuinely restorative. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants — no tea, no coffee, no hidden additives — so it's a completely clean choice when you're being mindful about what goes into your body. The broth strains out beautifully clear and deep amber, and you can stir the shredded chicken back in for a heartier bowl or keep it light and sip it straight. Fresh parsley scattered on top at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that ties everything together. Make a big batch, cool it down, and you'll have something comforting ready to reheat all week 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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