Collagen-Boosting Broth Bowl (Printable)

Nourishing bowl featuring slow-cooked bone broth with vegetables and anti-inflammatory spices.

# What You 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, or 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 Steps:

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. 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 additional salt if needed.
07 - Divide the broth and vegetables among bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way turmeric and ginger work together to calm inflammation is something you can actually feel, not just a health claim on a package
  • This broth transforms simple vegetables into something deeply satisfying without weighing you down
02 -
  • Do not skip the black pepper, it activates the curcumin in turmeric making it up to 2000% more effective
  • The vinegar is not optional, it pulls minerals from the vegetables into the broth where your body can absorb them
03 -
  • If using ground turmeric instead of fresh, reduce the amount to 1 tsp and add it during the last 10 minutes of simmering to prevent bitterness
  • A small piece of dried seaweed like kombu added during the initial simmer adds minerals and natural umami
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