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A nourishing chicken bone broth soup packed with ginger, garlic, and apple cider vinegar for digestive wellness and comfort.
Chicken bones make the best broth. They release collagen as they simmer, which turns liquid gold in your pot.
This version adds ginger and apple cider vinegar to help pull even more minerals from the bones. It's light but deeply satisfying.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
Ask the butcher to chop it into pieces if you don't want to. Or use 2 lbs of wings and backs.
8 cups water
Filtered if you have it. The chlorine in tap water can dull flavors.
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
The acid helps extract minerals from bones. White vinegar works in a pinch.
4 garlic cloves, smashed
No need to peel. The skins add flavor and you'll strain them out later.
1 inch ginger, sliced
Leave the skin on for extra nutrients. Use a spoon to scrape off any dirt.
1 tsp salt
Start with this. You'll adjust at the end.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Combine everything
Put chicken, water, vinegar, garlic, ginger and salt in a large pot. The chicken should be mostly covered.
2. Bring to a simmer
Heat on medium-high until bubbles form at the edges, about 15 minutes. Then turn down to low.
3. Skim the foam
Use a spoon to remove the gray foam that rises to the top in the first 20 minutes.
4. Simmer gently
Keep it at a bare bubble for 45 minutes. The liquid will reduce by about a third.
5. Strain it
Pour through a fine mesh strainer into another pot or large bowl. Discard the solids.
6. Adjust seasoning
Taste and add more salt if needed. Drink as is or use as a base for other soups.
Pro Tips
How to Store Discover a collection of gut healing soups made with wholesome
Refrigerator
3 days in a sealed container
Freezer
3 months. Leave 1 inch headspace.
Reheating
Warm gently on the stove – don't boil.
Delicious Variations
- Add turmeric and black pepper for anti-inflammatory benefits
- Throw in a handful of kale at the end for greens
- Stir in miso paste after straining for umami depth
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes. Cook on low for 8 hours instead of simmering on the stove. The flavor will be milder.
Q: Why is my broth cloudy?
It boiled too hard. Next time keep the heat lower and don't stir while it cooks.
Q: What if I don't have apple cider vinegar?
Use lemon juice or white vinegar. The amount is small enough that you won't taste it.
Q: How do I know it's done?
The broth will coat a spoon slightly, and the chicken will fall apart easily.
Keep a jar of this in your fridge for quick meals all week. It makes everything better.
Easy Gut Healing Chicken Bone Broth Soup – 45 Minutes
A nourishing chicken bone broth soup packed with ginger, garlic, and apple cider vinegar for digestive wellness and comfort.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
- 8 cups water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
📋 Instructions
- 1Combine everything — Put chicken, water, vinegar, garlic, ginger and salt in a large pot. The chicken should be mostly covered.
- 2Bring to a simmer — Heat on medium-high until bubbles form at the edges, about 15 minutes. Then turn down to low.
- 3Skim the foam — Use a spoon to remove the gray foam that rises to the top in the first 20 minutes.
- 4Simmer gently — Keep it at a bare bubble for 45 minutes. The liquid will reduce by about a third.
- 5Strain it — Pour through a fine mesh strainer into another pot or large bowl. Discard the solids.
- 6Adjust seasoning — Taste and add more salt if needed. Drink as is or use as a base for other soups.
