Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

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Nitrate & Nitrite 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 entirely from fresh chicken, root vegetables, and a bold duo of ginger and turmeric — no cured meats, no processed stocks, no preservatives hiding in the background. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought broths and bouillon products rely on additives that people avoiding nitrates and nitrites have to watch out for. Here, everything goes straight from the cutting board into the pot. The apple cider vinegar draws minerals from the bones during the long, gentle simmer, while the carrots and parsnips add a natural sweetness that balances the warm, earthy spice of the turmeric. After nearly two hours on the stove, you are left with a deeply golden broth that you can sip straight from a mug or ladle over shredded chicken for something closer to a full meal. It is the kind of recipe you will want to make on a slow Sunday and keep in the fridge all week.

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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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