Best Bone Broth Recipe: Homemade Cold Remedy

Name: Best Bone Broth Recipe: Homemade Cold Remedy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound bone-in chicken such as drumsticks, thighs, or wings; 2 leeks, white and light green parts, roughly chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, halved; 1 lemongrass bulb, crushed to expose the soft interior; ½-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped; 1-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and chopped; 4 to 6 black peppercorns; 2 star anise pods; 1 bay leaf; 2 liters water; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (to help extract nutrients from the bones); Salt

It's the most delicious way to show that winter cold who's boss

By Tasting Table StaffFeb. 11, 2019 2:55 pm EST

Photo: Wayne Wong

We all know that winter cold feeling—the one that Spice Spice Baby author Kanchan Koya likens to "when you feel like you've been run over by a truck from a viral or bacterial infection." In her cookbook, Koya, a Harvard-trained molecular biologist, uses science to prove the health benefit of 15 spices. The star anise, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, black pepper and bay leaf in this bone broth pack a giant antiviral punch, ready to nurse you back to top health in no time at all.

Recipe adapted from Spice Spice Baby by Kanchan Koya

Immunity Boosting Broth

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The star anise, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, black pepper and bay leaf in this bone broth recipe are perfect for fighting the flu or a winter cold.

Prep Time

15

minutes

Cook Time

6

hours

servings

4

to 6 servings

Total time: 6 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound bone-in chicken such as drumsticks, thighs, or wings
2 leeks, white and light green parts, roughly chopped
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 lemongrass bulb, crushed to expose the soft interior
½-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
1-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and chopped
4 to 6 black peppercorns
2 star anise pods
1 bay leaf
2 liters water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (to help extract nutrients from the bones)
Salt

Optional Ingredients

Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

Place all the ingredients (except the fresh cilantro) in a large pot and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that may arise. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook the broth with the lid on for 3 to 6 hours.
Strain the broth and serve hot with a garnish of freshly chopped cilantro. Store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer use.

Nutrition

Calories per Serving	8
Total Fat	0.5 g
Saturated Fat	0.1 g
Trans Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol	3.0 mg

Total Carbohydrates	0.4 g
Dietary Fiber	0.1 g
Total Sugars	0.1 g
Sodium	59.9 mg
Protein	0.5 g

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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