MSG Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

MSG 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, turmeric, rosemary, thyme, and a generous handful of parsley do all the heavy lifting here — no flavor packets, no shortcuts, and absolutely nothing artificial. That matters a lot when you're avoiding monosodium glutamate, since so many store-bought broths and bouillon cubes rely on it as a core ingredient. Every bit of savory depth in this recipe comes from slow-simmered beef bones, aromatic vegetables, and a splash of apple cider vinegar that helps coax minerals and richness out of the bones naturally. The technique is straightforward — blanch the bones first to keep the broth clean and clear, then let everything simmer low and slow until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep gold. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives at the end brighten the whole cup without adding anything you'd need to second-guess. Sip it straight from a mug on a cold afternoon or use it as a clean, flavorful base for soups and grains.

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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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