Collagen-Boosting Broth Bowl (Printable Version)

Nourishing anti-inflammatory bowl with slow-simmered broth, fresh vegetables, turmeric, and ginger for joint health and glowing skin.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 6 cups beef or chicken bone broth (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
03 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
04 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, sliced
05 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh turmeric, sliced (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
06 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
08 - 1 tsp sea salt (to taste)

→ Vegetables

09 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
10 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
11 - 1 cup broccoli florets
12 - 1 cup baby spinach
13 - 1 zucchini, sliced

→ Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
16 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large stockpot, combine bone broth, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours to allow flavors and nutrients to develop.
03 - Strain out solids using a fine mesh sieve, returning the clear broth to the pot.
04 - Add carrots, celery, and broccoli. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
05 - Add zucchini and spinach. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes, until wilted but still vibrant.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Divide the broth and vegetables among bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The turmeric and ginger combo works like magic for inflammation, and you can feel it working after just a few bowls
  • Its incredibly forgiving—you can swap vegetables based on whats wilting in your crisper drawer, and it still tastes like you spent hours planning it
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I skipped the apple cider vinegar and learned the hard way that its crucial for extracting collagen and minerals from the bones
  • Never boil your broth aggressively—a gentle simmer keeps proteins intact and your broth clear instead of cloudy
03 -
  • Freeze your ginger and turmeric whole, then grate them frozen directly into the broth—no peeling needed and zero waste
  • If you cant find fresh turmeric, add a pinch of ground black pepper and a teaspoon of coconut oil to help your body absorb it
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