I don't know if you've seen as many posts about bone broth as I have lately, but it seems to be that this is the next 'big thing' in healthy living with some going so far as to call it a super food. As my son who is a chef says, "it's soup broth mom. Why the fancy, schmancy name for it?"
And while I did laugh at that, I will definitely say that no matter what you call it, it is something that should be a part of your healthy lifestyle.
Remember when you were sick, and your mother or grandmother made you eat chicken soup? Did you ever wonder why this was something that made you feel better? Chicken soup isn't just good for the soul, bone broths are nutrient dense, easy to digest, rich and flavour, and yes, they boost healing. The reason for that is, that a really good bone broth is simmered for a long period of time, and while the bones are simmering they are releasing healing compounds such as collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine. (you may have seen some of these names in your supplements) The bones are also releasing minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, among others that help reduce inflammation.
A study of chicken soup (broth) conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center wondered what it was in the soup that made it so beneficial for colds and flu. What they found was the amino acids that were produced when making chicken stock reduced inflammation in the respiratory system and improved digestion. Research is also proving that it can also boost the immune system and heal disorders like allergies, asthma, and arthritis
But don't confuse homemade bone broth with the stock and broth that are in cans and cubes that you buy at the grocery store. Many of those are not real. They are made using lab produced meat flavors and will more than likely contain MSG, which is a meat flavor, but in reality is a neurotoxin.
My mother in law used to say that the best way to stay healthy and keep colds and flu away was to have a bowl of homemade soup every day. She wasn't a scientist by any means, but a woman who raised 8 children and saw that this worked in her family.
So, today I am sharing with you a basic bone broth that you can make at home. Drink a cup of this warm goodness every day instead of tea or coffee, or add your favorite vegetables to make a hearty lunch or dinner addition.
Ingredients
- 2-4 large marrow bones
- 2 large knuckle bones
- 1-2 bulbs garlic (anti bacterial properties)
- 1 chopped stalk of celery
- 2 - 3 carrots chopped
- 1 - 2 Chopped onions
- Add water to cover, but allow room in pot to boil.
- Fresh rosemary
- Dash of turmeric (has anti inflammatory properties)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar - Apple cider vinegar helps to pull out the important nutrients from the bones.
Directions
- Place bones into a large stock pot and cover with water.
- Add apple cider vinegar to water prior to cooking. This helps to pull out important nutrients from the bones.
- Fill stock pot with filtered water. Leave plenty of room for water to boil.
- Heat slowly. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for at least six hours. Remove scum as it arises.
- Cook slow and at low heat. Chicken bones can cook for 24 hours. Beef bones can cook for 48 hours. A low and slow cook time is necessary in order to fully extract the nutrients in and around bone.
- Adding in vegetables such as onions, garlic, carrots, and celery provide added nutrient value.
After cooking, the broth will cool and a layer of fat will harden on top. This layer protects the broth beneath. Discard this layer only when you are about to eat the broth.
Have you ever had bone broth? Do you think you might give it a try?
There has been do my hype about bone broth lately and I have been wanting to try it. Thanks for this great recipe.
Thanks for commenting! Hope you like the recipe!
Thanks for sharing! I agree we have to make our own. The sodium in the can soups are awful!
yes, homemade is always the best way to go for health!
I have never tried bone broth, but have heard such good things about it. You are definitely giving me another reason to try it out. Thanks for the recipie and information!
you’re welcome! I hope you like it when you make it!
My mom and I make soup broth from scratch all the time, however, I’ve never tried making it with ACV. I’ll have to try that, thanks for the recipe.
you’re welcome! I wasn’t using ACV, but I read about what it does in broth, so have been using it ever since!
Great information! I haven’t started regularly using bone broth, but the more I hear about it, the more intrigued I am. I will be trying this in the near future! Thank you!
I’m glad that you liked the recipe!
Your recipe looks delicious. Thank you for sharing how the bone broth promotes health. I enjoy being able to say that there is science behind the ideas of the older generations, but it is also still good for the soul!
There’s never ever a bad day for a bowl or cup of soup! So many great healing properties in it.
I too have a love affair with bone broth. I have some simmering every week and I drink it as tea, cook quinoa for my kids in it, and of course, use in soups. I like to add cayenne powder to mine when I’m feeling congested to help as well.
there are so many ways to use it, aren’t there? Great idea with the quinoa!
Excellent recipe! I have been living on bone broth this winter-its a good trade off with smoothies which I only do in the hot season! I love that you add ACV as well- I will have to try that! Thanks for this!
Yes, I hadn’t been adding ACV, but once I heard what it could do, it’s now something I do all the time!
I love your recipe. I make bone broth a lot but tend to keep it a little simpler, but really have to try stepping it up like you have.
More and more I am seeing organic bone broth in my local health food stores. Have you had a chance to look them over or try any? What are your thoughts?
I haven’t really had a look at the ones being sold in our local shops nor have I tried any. I’ll have to have a look and see what they’re like.
I make bone broth all the time! I always forget the vinegar though. Some people think it’s really gross to make, but it’s a great way to use everything and really thank the animal who gave its life for our sustenance. Hopefully more people will try it now!
I think so many people are afraid of ‘scratch’ cooking unfortunately. It’s something we really need to get back to. Thanks for your comment!