Legume Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Legume Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Warm, deeply golden, and fragrant with ginger, turmeric, and fresh herbs, this sipping broth is the kind of thing that makes you feel genuinely nurtured from the inside out. It's built entirely on beef bones, aromatics, and garden herbs — not a legume in sight — so anyone avoiding beans, lentils, peas, or soy can sip freely without scanning a single label. The apple cider vinegar soak before the heat goes on is a smart technique that helps draw minerals out of the bones, giving the finished broth that rich, silky body you want in every mug. A long, low simmer does the heavy lifting, coaxing out deep savory flavor while the ginger and turmeric add a gentle warmth that lingers. Finishing with a squeeze of lemon juice and a scatter of fresh chives keeps it bright and lively rather than heavy. It's equally good as a morning ritual, a light lunch, or a restorative drink on a cold evening when you just need something simple and real.

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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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