Gut-Healing Chicken Bone Broth
“Comforting, warming and nourishing, this anti-inflammatory chicken broth not only delivers a nutritional punch but it’s also a great way to use up leftovers after Sunday lunch. The collagen, gelatin and glutamine in this slow-cooked broth repair and strengthen the gut lining, while the polyphenols and prebiotics feed the good bacteria to support a healthy microbiome. Hydrating, gentle on the digestive tract and easy to absorb, drink a warm mug of this broth daily and your gut will thank you for it,” says nutritional therapist Alexa Mullane.
Serves
4
Cook Time
Dietary
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Ingredients
- 1 organic whole chicken carcass
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered (skin on for trace minerals)
- 4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (to help extract minerals from bones)
- 1 small bunch parsley (added at the end)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2.5 litres filtered water
Method
- Add the chicken carcass, vegetables, garlic, vinegar and salt to a large stock pot or slow cooker.
- Cover with filtered water and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce to a very low simmer and cook uncovered for 12–24 hours on the hob (or 6–8 hours in a pressure cooker).
- Add the parsley during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
- Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and pour into sterilised glass jars.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
