It doesn't have to be flu season for you to want to amp up your immune system. I wanted to arm you with 3 of my favorite bone broth recipes!
Why Bone Broth?
Bone broth supports gut healing, joint health, boosts the immune system and many other benefits!
And Why Does Your Gut Health Matter?
Many people don't know that:
1. 75-80% of your Immune System is in your gut!
2. 85-90% of your serotonin and serotonin receptors are in your gut!
This means that an unhealthy gut can equal:
- Low immune function (getting sick easily)
- Mood Swings
- Increase in autoimmune symptoms
- Depression
- Brain Fog
- Increased susceptibility to disease
So how do we maintain a healthy gut?
There are a number of ways but today I'll focus on one of the tastiest things you can do to boost healthy gut bacteria. TAKE BONE BROTH!
Here are a few of my favorite bone broth recipes. I usually make #2! And remember to use only bones from ORGANIC meats!! Quality & source is super important.
3 Deliciously Healing Bone Broth Recipes
Super Basic Bone Broth Recipe
Great for: Gut Healing/Immune Boosting
Ingredients
Bones of choice (whole chicken carcass, or any mixture of bones from organic, grass-fed/pasture raised animals)
Purified Water
Optional: 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Sea salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Add handful of bones to a crock pot or large pot on the stove
Add water until all bones are covered
Add ACV
If using a crockpot, set to low and cook for 6-10 hours.
When finished, add sea salt & pepper to taste.
Let cool
Pour broth into storage (I recommend mason jars) Using a sieve or some sort of filter to separate the bones from the broth
Store in refrigerator. Pour into a mug and lightly heat on the stove when ready to drink.
Note * the cold temperature often creates a “fat layer” on top of the broth. If this happens, you can remove the fat with a spoon and use for cooking.
Bone Broth With a Boost
Great for: Anti-inflammatory
Ingredients
4-5 cloves garlic (boosts the immune system)
1 tsp grass-fed butter, coconut or avocado oil
4 stalks celery, sliced in quarters (lowers inflammation, supports the liver)
2 whole carrots, slices in quarters (beta-carotene and antioxidants)
½ red or white onion sliced (reduce inflammation and heal infections, vitamin c helps boost immune system)
Knuckle of Ginger and/or Turmeric (anti-inflammatory)
Bones of choice (chicken carcass, or bones from grass-fed, pasture-raised organic sources)
4 cups water or organic chicken stock
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Melt butter or cooking oil in a large pot on low-medium heat. Once melted, add garlic and onions. Cook until softened.
Add celery, carrots and ginger/turmeric. Saute on medium until slightly cooked
Add bones and water or stock then cover with a lid.
Bring stock to a boil, then let simmer for 2-3 hours.
Let cool then pour into storage container (I recommend mason jars) using a sieve or some sort of filter to separate the bones from the broth.
Store in refrigerator. Pour into a mug and lightly heat on stove when ready to drink.
Note * the cold temperature often creates a “fat layer” on top of the broth. If this happens, you can remove the fat with a spoon and use for cooking.
When making bone broth, you can keep it SIMPLE and follow the base recipe for general gut healing.
Feel like you're coming down with a cold? Battling an infection? I recommend adding the additional ingredients to boost your immune system and support in reducing inflammation.
You may also get CREATIVE! Toss in whatever leftover veggies you have in the fridge to your broth. This will add flavor and healing benefits. I've used leftover leeks, asparagus, green onions, and broccoli.
You can make a “bone broth soup,” and enjoy the veggies with your homemade bone broth. One of my favorite recipes is listed below:
Bone Broth Soup
Ingredients
1 tsp butter, coconut or avocado oil
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red or white onion, sliced
1 handful kale, chopped
1 knuckle ginger, peeled and sliced
2 whole carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks of celery, sliced
1 small sweet potato, sliced and cubed
Option: add 1tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp cayenne
2-3 cups of your homemade bone broth base (choose from 2 recipes above)
Directions
Melt butter or cooking oil in a large pot on low-medium heat. Once melted, add garlic and onions. Cook until softened.
Add kale, celery, carrots and ginger. Saute on medium until slightly cooked
Add homemade broth to pot, making sure the veggies are covered (if you don’t have enough broth, you can add chicken stock or water).
Bring to a boil then let simmer for about an hour.
Serve soup hot. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste.
These recipes not only heal your gut but they soothe your soul with every sip so ENJOY!
One last thing…If you love the idea of deliciously healing bone broth but don't have hours to spend making your own, here's the BONE BROTH CHEAT I USE to save time! Saves me a ton of time and doesn't skimp on quality!
Yours in health and happiness,
Danette
P.S. Please help me spread the word about the healing power of bone broth by sharing this and I invite you to comment below. Have you ever made your own bone broth?
