Detox • Immune-Boosting • Miso • Bone Healing
Broths are one of the simplest yet most powerful wellness foods — easy to digest, rich in minerals, soothing for the gut, and perfect for sipping or building meals. With one basic recipe, you can create multiple healing variations to support immunity, inflammation, digestion, and overall nourishment.
🥣 The Base Broth
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper to taste
Method
- Add everything to a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45–60 minutes.
- Strain. Refrigerate 4–5 days or freeze 2–3 months.
Use this base to build any wellness variation below.
🌿 1. Detox Broth
Light, cleansing, and excellent for digestion and bloating relief.
Add to Base
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1 inch ginger slices
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Handful parsley or coriander stems
Optional Boost
- A pinch of cayenne (metabolism)
- Steep 1 green tea bag for 3 minutes after straining
Sip daily on an empty stomach for cleansing support.
🛡️ 2. Immune-Boosting Broth
Perfect for cold/flu season and respiratory support.
Add to Base
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 inch turmeric or ½ tsp powder
- 5–6 crushed garlic cloves
- 6–7 peppercorns
- 1 sprig rosemary or thyme
- 1 small cinnamon stick
Finish With
- 1 tsp honey + lemon (add warm, not boiling)
Ideal at first signs of illness or as daily prevention.
🍜 3. Miso Broth
Japanese-style, probiotic-rich, deeply savory.
Add to Base
- 1 sheet kombu (seaweed)
- 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake best)
- 1 cup spring onion greens
After straining:
Whisk in
- 2–3 tbsp miso paste (in warm broth—never boil to preserve probiotics)
Optional Add-Ins
- Tofu cubes
- Nori/seaweed strips
- Sesame seeds
Great for gut health and mood support.
🦴 4. Bone Broth (Chicken or Beef)
High-collagen broth for gut lining repair, joints & skin.
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 kg chicken bones / beef marrow bones
- 1 onion, 1 carrot, 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp vinegar (extracts collagen)
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Roast bones 25 minutes for deeper flavor (optional).
- Transfer to pot and cover with water.
- Simmer 6–24 hours (slow cooker ideal).
- Strain and cool; skim excess fat.
Optional Add-Ons
- Ginger (digestion)
- Turmeric + pepper (anti-inflam)
- Star anise (flavor depth)
Drink daily for joint strength, glowing skin & recovery.
🍲 How to Use Your Broths
| Use | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Sip warm | Add lemon, herbs, chili flakes |
| Soup base | Noodle bowls, ramen, veggie soups |
| Cook grains | Rice, quinoa, millet, couscous |
| Smoothies | Detox broth instead of water |
| Weight-loss | 1 cup before meals curbs appetite |
⭐ Broth Tips & Storage
- Freeze in ice cube trays for quick use.
- Add vegetable scraps to reduce waste.
- Salt only at the end.
- Never boil miso — kills probiotics.
- Add herbs at the last 10 minutes for better flavor.
Final Note
A daily cup of nourishing broth can transform digestion, immunity, energy, and warmth from the inside out. Start with the basic version and explore different healing variations depending on your needs.