Lactose Free Herbed Bone Broth Wellness Cup
There is something deeply restorative about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of homemade broth, and this herbed version delivers that comfort in the most nourishing way possible. Built on chicken bones, fresh garden vegetables, and a handful of fragrant herbs, it is naturally free of any dairy — no cream, no butter, no hidden milk solids to worry about. The apple cider vinegar works quietly in the background, helping to draw minerals from the bones during the long, gentle simmer and giving the finished cup a subtle depth you just cannot get from a carton. A blanching step at the start pulls out surface impurities so the broth stays beautifully clear and clean-tasting rather than murky or heavy. Thyme, rosemary, and parsley layer in an aromatic warmth that makes this feel like so much more than a basic stock. Sipping it straight from a mug is the move here — simple, grounding, and genuinely good for you.
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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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