Mushroom Free Herb & Ginger Sipping Bone Broth

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

4.7

(26)

Mushroom 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 taken care of from the inside out. A long, slow simmer draws rich collagen and minerals from the beef bones, resulting in a silky, full-bodied liquid that's satisfying enough to drink straight from a mug. The apple cider vinegar soak before heating is a smart step that helps pull even more goodness out of the bones before the real cooking begins. Store-bought broths and bouillons often sneak in mushroom powder or mushroom-derived flavor enhancers, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — aromatics, fresh herbs, root vegetables, and bones — with zero hidden additions to worry about. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh chives at the end brighten the whole thing beautifully, cutting through the richness just enough. Whether you're sipping it solo on a cold afternoon or using it as a base for soups and sauces, this broth is worth every minute on the stove.

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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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