Pistachio Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

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Pistachio 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, while carrots, parsnips, and bone-in chicken slowly transform a pot of cold water into something genuinely restorative. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps coax every bit of goodness out of the bones during the long, gentle simmer. The whole recipe is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients — no spice blends, no packaged shortcuts — so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your bowl. Tree nut concerns simply don't enter the picture here, since every component is a straightforward kitchen staple. Once strained and shredded, the broth is silky and deeply savory, finished with a handful of fresh parsley for a bright, clean note. Make a big batch, refrigerate it, and you'll have the most comforting thing imaginable ready to reheat all week long.

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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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