Honey Free Herbed Bone Broth Wellness Cup
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping both hands around a warm mug of rich, savory broth, and this herbed version delivers that feeling in the most nourishing way possible. Chicken backs or necks form the collagen-rich base, while fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley bring a fragrant, garden-forward depth that makes every sip feel intentional. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals from the bones during the long, gentle simmer, and the blanching step at the start keeps the finished broth beautifully clear rather than cloudy. Many commercial wellness broths and tonics sneak in sweeteners like honey to round out the flavor, so making your own from scratch means you stay in complete control of every single ingredient. The careful timing here also matters — simmering for two to two and a half hours hits the sweet spot for flavor and clarity without pushing into territory where histamine levels can climb. Serve it straight from the pot into a mug for an instant, restorative drink, or cool and freeze the rest so you always have a clean, wholesome cup ready to go.
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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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