MSG Free Turmeric & Ginger Bone Broth Tonic
Warm, golden, and deeply soothing, this bone broth tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — because you are. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer low and slow into the broth, filling your kitchen with an earthy, slightly spicy aroma that's hard to resist. A crack of black pepper helps activate the turmeric, while a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole cup and keeps things from feeling heavy. The optional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil adds a subtle richness that rounds everything out beautifully. For anyone avoiding monosodium glutamate, store-bought wellness drinks and flavored broths can be a minefield of hidden additives and seasoning blends. This tonic sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list — just real spices, sea salt, and lemon — so you know exactly what's going into your mug. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well as a morning ritual, an afternoon reset, or a cozy wind-down before bed.
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2 servings
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the bone broth into a small saucepan and set over medium heat until steaming and just beginning to simmer around the edges, about 5 minutes. Do not bring to a full boil.
- 2
Stir in the grated ginger, ground turmeric, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the spices are fully incorporated.
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