Whole 30 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 simmering on the stove when the weather turns or your body just needs a reset. Bone-in chicken pieces, fresh ginger, and sliced turmeric root come together in a long, gentle simmer that coaxes out deep flavor and a gorgeous amber color you simply can't get from a carton. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw out everything good from the bones, while carrots, parsnips, thyme, and parsley round out the broth with subtle sweetness and herbal warmth. Every single ingredient here is clean and compliant — no sneaky additives, no sugar, no off-limits thickeners — so you can sip it straight from a mug or ladle it into a bowl without a second thought. The shredded chicken that comes off the bones is tender enough to stir back in for a more substantial meal, or you can pull it aside and use it through the week. It's the kind of recipe that does double duty: deeply nourishing on its own and endlessly useful as a base for other dishes during a reset or any time you want to eat intentionally.

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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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