PCOS Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

PCOS Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Warm, deeply golden, and fragrant with fresh ginger and turmeric, this broth is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove on a slow afternoon. Both ginger and turmeric are well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties, which makes this recipe a natural fit for anyone managing hormonal imbalances or inflammation-related concerns. Bone-in chicken pieces simmer low and slow alongside carrots, parsnips, and fresh herbs, coaxing out a rich, collagen-forward broth that feels genuinely nourishing rather than just trendy. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones, so every ladle is doing real work. The whole process is straightforward — skim, add, simmer, strain — and the result is a clean, whole-food meal with no processed ingredients or hidden additives to second-guess. You can serve it simply with shredded chicken stirred back in, or keep the broth on its own as a restorative base for other dishes throughout the week. It's the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your 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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