Soy Free Ginger-Turmeric Healing Broth

Total time2 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr 45 min

5.0

(17)

This golden, fragrant broth is the kind of thing you want waiting for you on a cold day or whenever your body is asking for something restorative. Fresh ginger and turmeric give it a warm, earthy depth, while carrots and parsnips add a gentle sweetness that rounds everything out beautifully. A splash of apple cider vinegar draws minerals from the bones during the long, slow simmer, helping the broth develop that rich, glossy body you just can't get from a carton. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at labels hunting for hidden soy derivatives — it's naturally clean from start to finish. The chicken turns fall-off-the-bone tender after nearly two hours of gentle bubbling, and you can stir the shredded meat right back into the broth for a satisfying one-bowl meal. A handful of fresh parsley scattered on top at the end keeps things bright and a little herbaceous. Make a big batch, cool it down, and stash it in the fridge — it only gets better the next day.

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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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