Gut-Healing Chicken Bone Broth

Name: Gut-Healing Chicken Bone Broth
Total time: 24 h
Yield: 4
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

“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.

By Grounded

Serves 412-24 hours (hob) or 6-8 hours (pressure cooker)

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Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free

Ingredients

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1organic whole chicken carcass
2carrots, roughly chopped
2celery stalks, chopped
1onion, quartered (skin on for trace minerals)
4garlic cloves, lightly crushed
2 tbspapple cider vinegar (to help extract minerals from bones)
1small bunch parsley (added at the end)
1 tspsalt
2.5 litresfiltered water

Method

6 steps

Step 1: Add the chicken carcass, vegetables, garlic, vinegar and salt to a large stock pot or slow cooker.
Step 2: Cover with filtered water and bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3: Reduce to a very low simmer and cook uncovered for on the hob (or in a pressure cooker).
Step 4: Add the parsley during the final of cooking.
Step 5: Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and pour into sterilised glass jars.
Step 6: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life.