Healthy Chicken Broth

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken or 1–1.5 kg chicken thighs with bones

• 1 onion, halved (skin on is fine)

• 2 carrots, roughly chopped

• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped

• 2–3 garlic cloves (optional)

• 1–2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp whole peppercorns

• 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Water to cover

• Salt to taste (add at the end)

  
  

Preparation:

Place the chicken or bones in a large pot and add the vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Cover everything completely with cold water. Add the apple cider vinegar and let it sit for 15–20 minutes before heating — this helps draw minerals from the bones.

Bring the pot slowly to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the first 30 minutes.

Simmer:

• Whole chicken: 1.5–2 hours

• Bones only: 3–6 hours (the longer it cooks, the richer it becomes)

  
  

Strain the broth through a fine sieve, add salt to taste, and let it cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.

Tip: If the broth turns slightly jelly-like in the fridge, that’s a good sign — it’s rich in natural collagen.

The Energetic & Physical Gifts of Broth

Deep restoration. Collagen and gelatin support joints, connective tissue, and skin — strengthening the physical structure that carries us through life.

Soothing to the gut, calming to the nervous system. Warm broth is easy to digest and comforting to the stomach. Its warmth signals safety to the body, helping it soften and regulate.

Mineral replenishment. Natural electrolytes gently restore hydration and vitality, especially during times of stress, illness, or emotional exhaustion.

Immune support The warmth opens the breath. The amino acids support the body’s natural defenses. It is nourishment that works quietly from within.

Grounding and centering. In many traditions, slow-cooked broth is seen as deeply grounding — connecting us back to the element of Earth. It is food that stabilizes, warms, and strengthens.

Whole chicken or chicken thighs we carry at Keliza supplied by Oultons Glen Martock Meat Farms, Nova Scotia