AIP Friendly Herb & Root Vegetable Broth
This golden, fragrant broth is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a hug — deeply savory from slow-simmered root vegetables, brightened by fresh herbs, and given a subtle warmth from ginger and turmeric. It's a genuinely nourishing base that works beautifully on its own or as a foundation for soups, stews, and braises. Following an autoimmune protocol means navigating a lot of store-bought broths that sneak in nightshade-derived spices, yeast extracts, or other off-limits additives — making a homemade batch like this one a real relief. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward: carrots, parsnips, leek, celery, onion, garlic, and a generous bundle of thyme, parsley, and rosemary simmered low and slow for over an hour until the liquid turns a gorgeous amber. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw out minerals and rounds out the flavor without any problematic additions. The recipe makes 8 servings, so it's worth doubling if you want to stock the freezer — this is the kind of thing you'll reach for constantly once you have it on hand.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 2 medium parsnips, roughly chopped
- 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 10 cups cold water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot (6-quart or larger) over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, parsnips, and leek, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the ginger and turmeric and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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