AIP Friendly Herbal Healing Chicken Broth
Few things are as genuinely nourishing as a slow-simmered pot of golden chicken broth, and this version earns its name with a lineup of herbs and roots that make every ladle feel intentional. Bone-in chicken pieces go into cold water with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and fresh turmeric, then the whole pot simmers low and slow for up to three hours until the liquid turns deep amber and fragrant. The apple cider vinegar is a quiet but important addition ā it helps draw minerals from the bones over that long, gentle cook. A generous bundle of thyme, rosemary, parsley, and bay leaves rounds out the flavor without relying on anything that would conflict with strict elimination-phase eating. Store-bought broths are notoriously tricky to vet for compliant ingredients, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to stay on track. Once strained and chilled, you can skim the solidified fat from the surface and portion the broth into containers for the week ā it makes six servings and works beautifully as a warming drink, a soup base, or a braising liquid for other compliant meals.
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6 servings
- 3 lb bone-in chicken pieces (backs, necks, wings, or a whole carcass)
- 3 quarts cold water
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced into coins
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh turmeric, sliced into coins (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley (stems and leaves)
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 stalks leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and rinsed (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken pieces in a large stockpot and cover with the cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to medium and skim off any gray foam that rises to the surface during the first 10 minutes, until the liquid runs mostly clear.
- 2
Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, parsley, bay leaves, apple cider vinegar, and leek (if using). Stir to distribute, then reduce the heat to low so the broth maintains a bare, gentle simmer ā small bubbles breaking the surface occasionally, not a rolling boil.
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