Collagen-Boosting Broth Bowl (Print)

Healing broth bowl with turmeric, ginger, and seasonal vegetables for radiant skin and joint support.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine bone broth, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, and salt in a large stockpot. 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 fully.
03 - Strain out solids using a fine mesh sieve, returning the clear broth to the pot.
04 - Add carrots, celery, and broccoli to the strained broth. 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 in color.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
07 - Divide the broth and vegetables among serving bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of turmeric and black pepper creates a powerful anti-inflammatory effect that you can actually feel working
  • Its the kind of meal that leaves you feeling nourished from the inside out without weighing you down
02 -
  • Fresh turmeric stains everything it touches including counters clothes and skin so keep some lemon juice handy for cleanup
  • The longer you simmer the base the more intense the flavor and collagen extraction becomes so do not rush the initial ninety minutes
03 -
  • If using store bought broth boost it by simmering an extra 15 minutes with additional aromatics
  • The black pepper is not optional—it activates the curcumin in turmeric making it significantly more bioavailable
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