Dairy Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

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Dairy Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Warm, deeply golden, and fragrant with fresh ginger and turmeric, this restorative broth is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove when the weather turns or you just need something nourishing. The combination of bone-in chicken, root vegetables, and a splash of apple cider vinegar coaxes out rich, layered flavor without a drop of cream or butter in sight — making it naturally free of dairy from start to finish. Fresh parsnips and carrots add a gentle sweetness, while the ginger and turmeric give the broth that vivid color and warming depth that makes it feel genuinely healing. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden dairy additives sneaking in. After a long, slow simmer, the shredded chicken can go right back into the pot for a heartier bowl, or you can keep the broth silky and clear — either way it's stunning. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got something that tastes like it took serious effort but really just asked for your patience.

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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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