Lactose Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

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Lactose Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

This golden, fragrant broth is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove when the weather turns or your body just needs a reset. Fresh ginger and turmeric give it a warm, earthy depth that you simply can't get from a carton, while carrots and parsnips add a natural sweetness that rounds everything out beautifully. A splash of apple cider vinegar draws minerals from the bones during the long, gentle simmer, resulting in a rich, deeply nourishing liquid that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just wholesome, clean cooking from start to finish. The shredded chicken can go right back into the broth for a satisfying meal, or you can pull it aside for salads, tacos, or grain bowls later in the week. Ladle it into a mug on its own or serve it over rice for something more substantial — either way, it delivers serious comfort without any of the heaviness.

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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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