Gut Friendly Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Gut Friendly Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Slow-simmered and deeply golden, this bone broth is the kind of thing that feels like it's actually doing something good for you with every sip. The process starts with a blanch-and-rinse step that removes impurities from the beef bones before the real cooking begins, giving you a cleaner, clearer broth that's easier on a sensitive system. Apple cider vinegar is added during a pre-soak to help draw minerals out of the bones before any heat is applied — a small step that makes a meaningful difference. Fresh ginger and turmeric bring warmth and anti-inflammatory properties to the pot, while carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and a generous bundle of herbs build a broth that's aromatic and genuinely complex. The key is keeping the simmer low and slow — just the occasional lazy bubble for four hours — which coaxes out collagen and gelatin without clouding the liquid or stressing the gut. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives at the end brighten everything up and make it feel like a proper drink rather than a cooking ingredient. Sip it straight from a mug or use it as a nourishing base for soups and grains whenever your body needs something restorative.

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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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