Pork 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 uses chicken backs or necks simmered low and slow with fresh carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, and rosemary — the kind of lineup that fills your kitchen with an aroma that feels genuinely restorative. A splash of apple cider vinegar is added during the simmer to help draw minerals from the bones, making every sip as nourishing as it is satisfying. The blanching step at the start is a small but smart move — it rinses away surface impurities so the finished broth comes out beautifully clear rather than cloudy or murky. Because this recipe is built entirely around chicken and fresh vegetables, there is no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden pork-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought stocks and bouillon products. The broth is best enjoyed straight from the pot while it's steaming hot, though it stores well in the fridge or freezer for those days when you need something warming in a hurry.
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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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