Nourishing Free Range Chicken Broth

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I discovered Nourishing Free Range Chicken Bone Broth about 10 years ago. My Dad had bowel cancer and it was the only way I could help him each week offering nutritious broth packed with micro nutrients to help him heal. I then moved into more research as to why all of us should be drinking this liquid gold every day (or most days).

I always cook the broth with a whole free range chicken. It offers an element of comfort which I don’t find in cooking with beef. Totally up to you, but I feel this option smells like old men’s feet and makes my stomach gurgle!

Why I Love This Recipe

Let’s talk about the benefits!

It improves gut health and heals gut lining
Improves vision, brain health, cardiovascular heath, and kidney and liver function
Boosts immunity
Contains collagen, keratin, amino acids, calcium, glucosamine, and glycine
Helps skin retain moisture
Aids in detoxing your body of heavy metals

Ingredients

WHOLE FREE RANGE CHICKEN: Must be free range
ONION: Sliced with the skin on
SILVERBEET: The whole lot in the pot!
GARLIC: An added bonus for your immune
SEA SALT: The taste of salt will evolve as you cook over the hours, always best to start of slow in adding salt
CARROT: No need to peel, just throw it in!
CELERY: Cut off the bulb and slice the stems. I love to also add the leaves

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Place a large pot of water on the stove top and bring to a simmer
Add all ingredients as they are and let the magic happen. Add a good pinch of salt to start, then add every half an hour until you are happy with the balance of flavours
Cook for 6 hours on a low heat. Once cooked, remove the chicken and pull away the meat/veggies to enjoy separately (I love to make a pasta sauce or a chicken pie)
Allow the broth to cool. Store in the fridge and freezer to enjoy 1 cup a day before you start your morning.

Tips And Tricks

Can I make a stock pile of broth?

Absolutely! Keep it in the freezer

How long can I freeze the broth?

Up to 4 months

Can I add ginger or chilli to the ingredients?

Great idea! A little spice and ginger is a delicious alternative to the traditional broth and will help with colds in the winter seasons

Looking for more delicious Chicken Dinner Winners? Try my Gluten-Free Dukkah Chicken! So easy and SO good!

Nourishing Free Range Chicken Bone Broth

Raquel Bosustow

A beautiful blend of goodness with so many health benefits

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Serves cups

Ingredients

1 WHOLE FREE RANGE CHICKEN, Must be free range for the health benefits
2 ONION, Slice in half, skin on
1 SILVERBEET, Cut off the ends, then chop to add
6 bulbs GARLIC, no need to peel
1/4 cup SEA SALT
4 CARROT, No need to peel or chop
4 stalks CELERY, Cut off the bulb and slice the stems. I love to also add the leaves

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Place a large pot of water on the stove top and bring to a simmer
Add all ingredients as they are and let the magic happen. Add a good pinch of salt to start, then add every half an hour until you are happy with the balance of flavours
Cook for 6 hours on a low heat. Once cooked, remove the chicken and pull away the meat/veggies to enjoy separately (I love to make a pasta sauce or a chicken pie)
Allow the broth to cool. Store in the fridge and freezer to enjoy 1 cup a day before you start your morning.

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Course | Soup

Cuisine | Australian