Here is a delicious warming and nourishing bone broth to help get you through the long winter months! Perfect for our canine companions as well!
Winter Wellness Herbal Bone Broth
A deeply nourishing base for soups, sipping, and winter rituals.
Ingredients:
Bone base:
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1–2kg organic beef, lamb, or chicken bones (marrow, knuckle, neck, wings, or feet are great)
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals from the bones)
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Water to cover (approx. 3–4L)
Vegetables (roughly chopped):
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2 carrots
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2 celery stalks
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1 onion
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3 garlic cloves
Herbs & spices:
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2 slices fresh ginger
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1 tsp whole peppercorns
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1–2 bay leaves
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1–2 tsp sea salt (optional)
Optional nourishing additions:
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Blend of medicinal mushrooms
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2 tbsp dried nettle leaf (iron, minerals)
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1 tbsp astragalus root (immune support)
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1 tsp turmeric or a few slices of fresh
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A sprig of rosemary or thyme
Instructions:
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Roast bones (optional but flavourful):
Place bones in a roasting pan at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes until browned. -
Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot or slow cooker. Cover with cold water and bring to a gentle boil.
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Skim the foam off the top, then reduce heat to a very low simmer.
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Simmer low and slow for:
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Chicken: 12–24 hours
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Beef/Lamb: 24–48 hours
(Or 8 hours in a pressure cooker if you're short on time.)
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Strain well. Discard solids or compost them. Store broth in glass jars in the fridge (up to 5 days) or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
How to Use:
- Sip warm with a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon
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Use as a base for soups, stews, and risottos
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Freeze into ice cube trays for quick use in meals
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Blend with a spoon of miso paste for a probiotic-rich winter elixir
Herbal Add-Ons by Need:
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For immune health: astragalus, garlic, thyme, reishi
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For gut repair: slippery elm (added after cooking), chamomile tea added at serving
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For energy & blood building: nettle, parsley, dandelion root
To read our blog on Winter Wellness with Herbs, Nutrition and Rituals pop over here!