Dairy Free Herbal Healing Chicken Broth
This golden, slow-simmered broth is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a hug, and it delivers serious depth of flavor from a lineup of ingredients that are entirely plant- and animal-based with zero dairy in sight. Bone-in chicken pieces simmer low and slow for up to three hours alongside carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, building a rich, savory base that no store-bought carton can really replicate. What sets this one apart is the herbal and anti-inflammatory layer ā fresh ginger, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, and parsley all go into the pot, turning a simple broth into something that genuinely feels restorative. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones during the long simmer, which is a small step that makes a real difference in both flavor and body. The result is a clear, amber liquid that's naturally free of any dairy, so it works beautifully as a sipping broth, a soup base, or a cooking liquid without any substitutions needed. Chilling it overnight lets you skim the solidified fat from the surface for a clean, polished finish that's ready to use all week long.
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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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