Seed Oil Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

Seed Oil Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

This golden, fragrant broth is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove on a slow afternoon — the kind that fills the whole kitchen with warmth before you've even taken a sip. Bone-in chicken pieces, fresh ginger, and turmeric do the heavy lifting here, building a deeply savory, anti-inflammatory base that feels genuinely restorative. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones, while carrots and parsnips add a subtle natural sweetness that rounds everything out beautifully. What makes this such a clean, wholesome option is how straightforward the ingredient list is — every single thing in the pot is a whole food, with zero refined or industrial oils anywhere in sight. No seed oil-laden bouillon cubes, no store-bought shortcuts with hidden additives — just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The finished broth strains out into a clear, jewel-toned liquid that you can sip straight from a mug or ladle over shredded chicken for a more substantial bowl. It keeps well in the fridge and is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to whenever you need something that genuinely nourishes.

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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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