Carrageenan Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

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Carrageenan Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this sipping broth is the kind of thing that makes you feel taken care of from the inside out. Fresh ginger and turmeric give it a gentle heat and earthy brightness, while rosemary, thyme, and parsley layer in that slow-cooked, herbaceous depth you just can't rush. The apple cider vinegar soak before simmering is a smart step that helps draw minerals from the bones, making every mug genuinely nourishing. Many store-bought broths and cartons rely on thickeners and stabilizers — including carrageenan — to achieve that silky body, but this one gets its richness entirely from long, slow simmering and quality bones. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going into your cup. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives at the end brighten the whole thing beautifully, though it's honestly just as satisfying plain. Whether you sip it as a morning ritual or use it as a base for soups and sauces, this is a recipe worth keeping on rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lb beef bones (knuckle, marrow, or neck bones)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 cups cold water
3 medium carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh turmeric, sliced, or 1 tsp ground turmeric
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ bunch fresh parsley (stems and leaves)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the beef bones in the stockpot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then drain and rinse the bones under cold running water to remove any grey foam or impurities. Rinse the pot as well.
2
Return the cleaned bones to the pot. Add the apple cider vinegar and 10 cups cold water. Let the bones soak for 20 minutes — this helps draw minerals from the bones before heat is applied.

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