Citric Acid Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Citric Acid Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Warm, golden, and deeply nourishing, this slow-simmered broth is built from bone-in chicken, fresh ginger, turmeric, and sweet root vegetables — the kind of bowl that genuinely makes you feel better just holding it. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, store-bought broths and cartons are almost always off the table, packed with additives and natural flavors that can hide problematic ingredients. Here, every single component is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're sipping. The apple cider vinegar draws minerals from the bones during the long simmer, and the fresh ginger and turmeric give the broth that gorgeous deep-gold color along with a gentle, warming heat. Carrots and parsnips add a subtle natural sweetness that rounds everything out without any need for citrus or acidic flavor boosters. The shredded chicken can go right back into the bowl for a heartier meal, or you can keep the broth silky and clear — either way, it's a deeply satisfying recipe to have in your rotation.

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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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