Candida Diet Friendly Herbal Healing Chicken Broth
A deeply nourishing pot of broth like this one is practically medicine in a bowl, and every ingredient here earns its place. Bone-in chicken pieces simmer low and slow until the liquid turns a rich, glowing gold, drawing out collagen and minerals that make each sip feel genuinely restorative. Fresh ginger, turmeric, rosemary, and thyme do serious work in the background ā layering warmth and herbal depth while also bringing the kind of anti-inflammatory, gut-supportive properties that matter when you're being careful about what goes into your body. A splash of apple cider vinegar is added early in the process, a classic technique that helps coax even more goodness out of the bones over those long, gentle hours on the stove. The result is clean and clear, free from the sugars, additives, and yeast extracts that make so many store-bought broths a problem for anyone following a strict candida-conscious approach. Drink it straight from a mug, use it as a base for soups and stews, or sip it between meals ā it's the kind of foundational recipe that quietly makes everything else in your week taste better.
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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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