25 Jul 2018

Homemade Bone Broth Recipe

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Bone broth is a delicious kitchen staple during the cooler months. It is super easy to make and is a great way to support healthy skin and gut health. Enjoy a cup on its own, or use the broth as a hearty base for your favourite soup or stew.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8-12 hours
Makes: 8-10 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 organic chicken frames
  • 8-10 cups filtered water (quantity may vary dependent on size of crock pot)
  • 6 whole garlic cloves
  • 10 cm fresh ginger
  • 1 white onion, halved
  • 1 carrot, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium celery stalk, roughly chopped
  • 1 TB pepper corns
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup freshly chopped chives and parsley for serving

Preparation
1. Add all ingredients to a crock pot and cover with filtered water
2. With the lid on, simmer on low heat for 8-12 hours
3. Allow to cool slightly and remove chicken frames, onion, carrot and celery using tongs
4. Pour broth through a fine sieve and discard any remaining ingredients
5. Add in freshly chopped chives and parsley
6. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months
Enjoy on its own as a hot beverage or use as a base in soups and stews.

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Lena Fischer

Lena Fischer , Nutritionist

Lena is a qualified Holistic Nutritionist with a Diploma in Nutrition from Wellpark College of Natural Therapies. Lena is passionate about combining her knowledge of nutrition and love of food to create delicious healthy recipes using whole food ingredients.
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