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Wholesome Bone Broth Soup Recipe for Immune Boost with Vegetables

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A nourishing bone broth soup packed with vegetables and immune-boosting ingredients, perfect for cozy meals and supporting your body’s natural defenses.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds beef or chicken bones (preferably with marrow and joints for richness)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 12 cups water (about 2.8 liters)
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut in chunks
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup kale or spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using raw bones, roast them first at 425°F (220°C) for 30-40 minutes until nicely browned (optional but recommended).
  2. Transfer bones to a large stockpot or slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and 12 cups water. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before heating.
  3. Add quartered onion, smashed garlic, chopped celery, carrot chunks, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8-12 hours on stovetop or 10-24 hours on low in slow cooker, skimming foam every hour.
  5. About 30 minutes before broth is done, prepare fresh vegetables by dicing carrots, celery, zucchini, and trimming green beans.
  6. Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Discard solids.
  7. Return strained broth to pot and bring to simmer. Add diced carrots, celery, green beans, and zucchini. Cook 10-15 minutes until tender but bright.
  8. Stir in chopped kale or spinach and dried thyme. Cook 3-5 minutes until greens wilt.
  9. Season soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Roasting bones before simmering enhances flavor. Let bones soak with apple cider vinegar before heating to extract minerals. Skim foam regularly for clear broth. Add vegetables late to keep them vibrant and tender. For richer flavor, add soy sauce or miso paste at the end. Avoid boiling broth to prevent cloudiness.

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