Mustard Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Mustard Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

There is something deeply comforting about a broth that smells like it is already healing you before you even take a sip. This golden, aromatic pot builds its depth from bone-in chicken, fresh ginger, and turmeric — ingredients that bring warmth and color without any of the condiments or spice blends that so often sneak mustard into otherwise simple recipes. The apple cider vinegar draws minerals from the bones while the carrots and parsnips mellow into the liquid, creating a broth that tastes rich and layered despite being completely straightforward to make. After a long simmer, the broth turns a gorgeous deep gold and the shredded chicken can go right back in for a satisfying bowl, or be saved for another meal entirely. It is the kind of recipe that rewards patience — the longer it gently bubbles, the more complex and nourishing it becomes. Serve it with a handful of fresh parsley on top and it feels like something you would order at a restaurant that charges too much for "restorative" food.

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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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