The Timeless Gut Healing Elixir: My Chicken Bone Broth & Soup Recipe
When it comes to healing the gut, few things are as comforting or effective as a warm bowl of homemade bone broth. Packed with collagen, minerals, and gut-soothing nutrients, this recipe isn’t just a meal; it’s a health ritual designed to nourish your body from the inside out
Bone broth has long been regarded for its ability to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote a healthy gut lining. By turning it into a hearty soup, we add even more layers of flavour and nourishment. Whether you're struggling with gut issues, want to support your immune system, or are looking for a wholesome winter meal, my bone broth recipe is perfect for anyone seeking better health
The Healing Benefits of This Recipe Include:
Anti-Inflammatory: Ingredients like garlic, ginger, oregano, and turmeric add an extra gut-healing punch
Collagen: Supports gut lining repair and skin health
Mineral-Packed: Provides calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus for overall health
Ingredients
1 Organic chicken, about 2 lbs (can ask the butcher to cut it up into pieces for a soup)
For added health benefit you can chuck in:
cooked bones from a previous meal (with or without meat)
a whole carcass
chicken parts including: feet, neck
4 Cups cold water or enough to cover the bones
1-2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered (leave out if FODMAP sensitive)
3-6 Cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half (leave out if FODMAP sensitive)
3-4 Leeks, roughly chopped (leave out bulb if FODMAP sensitive)
3-4 Carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
3-4 Celery stalks, peeled and roughly chopped (only use celery leaves if FODMAP sensitive)
1/2 Cup dried wild mushrooms, such as shitake
1 Tbsp turmeric powder Or 1 fresh turmeric rhizome, peeled and roughly chopped
3-6 Slices fresh ginger root, peeled
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1-2 Tbsp good quality sea salt (or to taste)
Pepper to taste
Handful fresh parsley, only add the parsley for the last 30 minutes of cooking
Instructions
Combine whole chicken (and extra bones), water and vinegar in a pot, bring to a boil, remove any scum that has risen to the top and reduce heat
Simmer for 45-60 minutes and remove the cooked chicken meat and put aside
Return all chicken bones back to the pot and simmer for 6-48 hours, the longer the better so that more gelatin and nutrients are released into the liquid
At the last hour of cooking add the vegetables, spices and herbs
Strain through a sieve and discard the bones, herbs, and all vegetables
For a Chicken Soup:
At this point you can add the cooked meat and carrots back into the broth
Can also add cooked brown rice or noodles
Enjoy a delicious chicken soup
For a Bone Broth Elixir:
The broth can be frozen for months or stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days When cooled, it will gel if there’s enough gelatin
It can also be sipped as a warm drink, especially nice with a squeeze of lemon and a little sea salt
For regular gut and immune support, sip 2-3 cups per day as a warm drink
Pro Tip: Avoid reheating in the microwave, as it can destroy the valuable medicinal properties of the broth
Bone broth is a great beginning…But true gut healing takes more.
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