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Healthy Chicken Bone Broth

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This healthy chicken bone broth is made by slowly simmering chicken bones with fresh vegetables and herbs to create a nourishing, collagen-rich base for everyday healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Cups
Course: Healthy Meals, Soup Base
Cuisine: American, Whole Foods
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 3 pounds chicken bones or 1 leftover chicken carcass
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley
  • 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 12 cups filtered water
  • 1 tsp sea salt (optional, add at end)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Place chicken bones or the leftover chicken carcass into a large stock pot.
  2. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, and thyme to the pot.
  3. Pour in the filtered water, making sure the ingredients are fully submerged.
  4. Add the apple cider vinegar and let everything sit for 10 to 15 minutes before heating.
  5. Bring the pot to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low and allow the broth to simmer uncovered.
  7. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during the first hour.
  8. Continue simmering on low heat for 18 to 24 hours to extract maximum nutrients.
  9. Remove from heat and allow the broth to cool slightly.
  10. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.
  11. Discard solids and season with salt if desired.
  12. Let cool completely before transferring to storage containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 1g

Notes

  • For a lighter broth, simmer closer to 12 to 15 hours.
  • For richer, collagen-dense broth, aim for the full 24 hours.
  • Avoid boiling aggressively, as high heat can cloud the broth and reduce quality.

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