Coconut Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Coconut Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

There is something deeply restorative about a broth that smells this good simmering on the stove — warm, earthy, and faintly spiced in a way that feels like it's doing you actual good. Bone-in chicken pieces, fresh ginger, and bright turmeric come together with carrots, parsnips, and a splash of apple cider vinegar to build a golden, deeply savory liquid that's as nourishing as it is delicious. The long, gentle simmer draws collagen and flavor from the bones, while the vinegar quietly coaxes out every last bit of goodness — no shortcuts, no fillers. For anyone navigating store-bought broths that sneak in unexpected additives or tropical-derived ingredients, making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in every ladle. The shredded chicken can go right back into the bowl for a hearty meal, or you can keep the broth clean and sip it straight. Either way, it's the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your cold-weather 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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