Brazil Nut Free Herbed Bone Broth Wellness Cup
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of rich, golden broth — and this wellness cup delivers that feeling in the most nourishing way possible. Chicken backs or necks simmer low and slow with fresh carrots, celery, and a generous bundle of thyme, parsley, and rosemary, filling your kitchen with an aroma that feels like a reset button for the whole day. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw out the goodness from the bones, while a smart blanching step at the start keeps the final broth beautifully clear rather than cloudy. The recipe keeps a close eye on simmer time — stopping well before the three-hour mark — to keep the broth as clean and gentle as possible, which is a thoughtful detail you rarely see spelled out so clearly. Every single ingredient here is whole, fresh, and straightforward, so there is no guesswork about what went into your cup. Store-bought broths and bouillon cubes can hide all kinds of unexpected additives, but making this at home means you know exactly what you are sipping. It is the kind of simple, intentional cooking that makes you feel genuinely good.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs chicken backs or necks, fresh (not frozen-thawed overnight)
- 6 cups cold water
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken backs or necks in a large stockpot and cover with the cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately drain and rinse the bones under cold running water. Return the rinsed bones to the pot — this blanching step removes surface impurities and keeps the broth clear.
- 2
Add the carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, rosemary, and apple cider vinegar to the pot. Pour in enough fresh cold water to cover everything by about 1 inch (roughly 6 cups). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low so the liquid holds a gentle, steady simmer with small bubbles breaking the surface.
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