Description
This Chicken Bone Broth Soup is packed with natural collagen and minerals, making it a powerhouse for gut health and immune support.
Ingredients
2 to 3 pounds Chicken Bones
10 to 12 cups Filtered Water
3 large Carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks Celery, chopped
1 large Yellow Onion, halved
4 to 6 Garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 bunch Fresh Parsley
few sprigs Fresh Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Peppercorns, to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken bones in a large stockpot or Dutch ove
- Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot
- Pour in filtered water until everything is submerged by at least two inches
- Add apple cider vinegar and let sit for about 20 minutes
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low for a simmer
- Skim off any impurities that rise to the top during the first hour
- Add fresh herbs and peppercorns, cover partially, and let simmer for at least 8 to 12 hours
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or jars, discarding solids
- Season with sea salt to taste
Notes
For best results, resist the urge to boil the liquid vigorously.
Always use a splash of acid, such as apple cider vinegar, to help break down connective tissue.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg