Citrus Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth
Warm, golden, and deeply savory, this slow-simmered broth is the kind of thing you want waiting for you on a cold day or whenever your body needs a little extra care. Fresh ginger and turmeric do the heavy lifting here, giving the liquid a gorgeous amber color and a gently spiced depth that feels both nourishing and satisfying. Carrots and parsnips add natural sweetness, while a splash of apple cider vinegar helps coax every bit of goodness out of the bone-in chicken as it simmers low and slow. So many store-bought broths and wellness drinks sneak in lemon juice or orange extract, making them a minefield if you're avoiding citrus ā this one keeps things completely clear of that, relying on vinegar for brightness instead. The process is straightforward: skim, add, simmer, strain, and you're left with a clean, rich broth you can sip straight from a mug or ladle over noodles and rice. Shredded chicken can go right back into the pot for a heartier bowl, or you can set it aside for another meal entirely. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got something that looks and tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did.
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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 5ā10 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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