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.

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Serves 412-24 hours (hob) or 6-8 hours (pressure cooker)
Gut-Healing Chicken Bone Broth

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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

  1. Add the chicken carcass, vegetables, garlic, vinegar and salt to a large stock pot or slow cooker.
  2. Cover with filtered water and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce to a very low simmer and cook uncovered for 12–24 hours on the hob (or 6–8 hours in a pressure cooker).
  4. Add the parsley during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and pour into sterilised glass jars.
  6. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life.

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