Cinnamon Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Cinnamon Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Warm, deeply golden, and fragrant with fresh ginger and turmeric, this healing broth is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove when the world feels like too much. The combination of bone-in chicken, earthy parsnips, sweet carrots, and a splash of apple cider vinegar creates a broth that's rich without being heavy — genuinely restorative in every sip. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, finding a cozy, spiced broth that doesn't sneak in warming blends or pre-mixed seasonings can be a real challenge, since so many store-bought versions rely on spice mixes that bundle cinnamon right in. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and intentional — fresh ginger and turmeric do all the aromatic heavy lifting, with thyme and parsley rounding things out beautifully. The long, gentle simmer pulls everything together into a broth that turns a gorgeous deep gold and fills the kitchen with an irresistible savory warmth. Shred the chicken back into the bowl for something more substantial, or keep it pure and sip it straight — either way, it's comfort food that actually makes you feel good.

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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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