Cashew Free Herbal Healing Chicken Broth
There is something deeply comforting about a pot of homemade broth simmering low and slow on the stove, filling every corner of the kitchen with warmth. This one goes well beyond a basic stock ā fresh ginger, turmeric, rosemary, and thyme turn a humble chicken carcass into something that genuinely feels restorative. The apple cider vinegar is a quiet workhorse here, helping to draw minerals and collagen from the bones over those long, gentle hours of simmering. Because every single ingredient is a whole food you can see and name, there is zero guesswork about what went into your pot ā no hidden fillers, no shared-facility concerns, just clean, golden broth. The slow skim at the start and the fine-mesh strain at the end mean the finished liquid is beautifully clear and silky, not murky or greasy. Use it as a base for soups, sip it straight from a mug on a rough day, or freeze it in portions so you always have something nourishing on hand.
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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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