Chestnut Free Herbed Bone Broth Wellness Cup
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of rich, golden broth made entirely from scratch. This wellness cup starts with a clever blanching step — boiling the chicken bones briefly, then rinsing them — which pulls out surface impurities and gives you a beautifully clear, clean-tasting result. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley bring a fragrant herbal lift, while carrots and celery add gentle sweetness and depth without muddying the flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones during the long, slow simmer, making every sip feel genuinely nourishing. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — just real vegetables, fresh herbs, and good chicken bones — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Simmering is kept to a careful two-to-two-and-a-half-hour window, which is worth noting because it keeps the broth tasting bright rather than heavy. Serve it straight from the pot into a mug for an instant moment of calm, or stash it in the freezer so a restorative cup is always within reach.
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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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