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Easy Bone Broth Recipe

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Easy Bone Broth Recipe: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Make It

When winter arrives, nothing feels more comforting than a warm bowl of broth. Bone broth is not only soothing, but also one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can easily prepare at home. I often drink a cup before lunch or dinner; it helps curb my appetite and feels like a nourishing ritual.

In my family, homemade chicken broth has always been a tradition. It was a staple during cold months, and now it has become one of my favorite weekly recipes. But once I discovered bone broth, especially when exploring low carb and paleo diets, I realized its true value: a healing, collagen-rich food that supports digestion, immunity, and joint health.

What is Bone Broth?

Bone broth is a slow-cooked broth made from animal bones, vegetables, and herbs. Unlike regular broth, bone broth is simmered for a long time—usually 12 to 24 hours—to extract minerals, collagen, amino acids, and nutrients from the bones. The result is a rich, gelatinous liquid packed with flavor and health benefits.

You can prepare bone broth using beef, chicken, lamb, pork, or even fish bones. Adding vinegar to the cold water before cooking helps extract minerals more effectively, a key step you should not skip.

 

Bone broth is rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals, making it a functional, nutrient-dense food.

 

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Nutritional Benefits of Bone Broth

Bone broth is considered a functional food because of its high nutrient density. Here are some of its main properties:

  • Rich in collagen and gelatin: Supports joint, skin, and gut health.
  • Source of amino acids: Glycine, proline, and glutamine play a role in digestion, muscle repair, and immune function.
  • Minerals: Provides calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, essential for bone strength and electrolyte balance.
  • Protein content: Though moderate, it contributes to satiety and supports tissue repair.
  • Low in calories: About 30–40 kcal per serving, making it a light yet nourishing addition to your meals.

 

Why Collagen and Glycine Matter

Collagen is the protein responsible for maintaining the elasticity of your skin, the strength of your bones, and the flexibility of your joints. When bones are simmered, collagen breaks down into gelatin, which provides glycine.

Glycine is an amino acid that plays multiple roles: it helps your body create collagen, supports detoxification in the liver, and promotes better sleep quality. Many people don’t get enough glycine from their diet, so bone broth is a simple way to boost intake.

 

Glycemic Load and Bone Broth

For those concerned about blood sugar levels, bone broth is naturally low in carbohydrates. Its glycemic load is virtually negligible, which makes it suitable for people following low carb, keto, or diabetes-friendly diets.

 

Adding vinegar at the beginning helps extract essential minerals from the bones.

 

How to Make Bone Broth Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or any mild vinegar)
  • 2 kg mixed bones (beef knuckles, oxtail, chicken drumsticks, pork spine, marrow bones)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 leeks
  • 1 celery stalk
  • ½ white cabbage
  • 2 turnips
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 tsp sea salt
  • 5 liters filtered or mineral water

Instructions

  • Roast the bones: Place bones on a baking tray and roast at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
  • Soak with vinegar: Transfer bones to a large stockpot (9 liters recommended). Add 5 liters of water and vinegar. Let rest for 30 minutes before heating.
  • Prepare vegetables: Peel and chop the vegetables. Add them to the pot along with garlic, spices, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil: Heat until it starts boiling, then skim any foam that appears.
  • Simmer slowly: Reduce heat to very low, ensuring a gentle simmer. Cook for at least 12 hours, ideally 16–18 hours.
  • Cool and store: Allow to cool, strain the broth, and store in glass containers. Refrigerate overnight and remove the solidified fat the next day.
  • Optional concentration: Reduce the broth further to obtain a concentrated gelatin, perfect for freezing in ice cube trays and using later.

 

Practical Uses in the Kitchen

Drink it warm as a consommé.

Use as a base for soups, stews, and purees.

Freeze in small portions to flavor sauces or meat dishes.

Add to legume stews for extra nutrition and depth of flavor.

 

It is low in calories and carbohydrates, suitable for low carb and diabetes-friendly diets.

 

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FAQs About Bone Broth

1. Do I need a special pot to make bone broth?
No, you can make it with a regular pot. Slow cookers are convenient, but not essential.

2. Isn’t it too fatty?
Most of the fat solidifies after refrigeration and can be removed easily. This step makes the broth lighter.

3. Is gelatin really beneficial?
Yes, gelatin is rich in collagen and amino acids like glycine, which support joint, bone, and skin health.

4. Does it make a mess in the kitchen?
Not really. You only need one large pot. The main task is straining and storing the broth afterward.

5. How long does it last?
Stored in the fridge, it keeps up to 5 days. Frozen in portions, it lasts for months.

 

Why I Recommend Bone Broth

Bone broth is more than just comfort food. It’s practical, nutritious, and versatile. It supports joint and bone health, helps recovery after illness, and is especially beneficial for children, athletes, and older adults.

It’s also one of those recipes that helps you stay organized in the kitchen: cook once, and you’ll have a nutrient-dense base for many meals throughout the week.

 

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If you try this healthy bone broth, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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CALDO DE HUESOS FÁCIL

Prepara un caldo de huesos, es una receta muy fácil y reconfortante, un fondo de despensa que te sacará de muchos apuros, nutritivo y lleno de sabor.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 hours
Course Caldo, caldo de huesos, Sopa
Cuisine CASERA
Servings 12 raciones
Calories 35 kcal

Equipment

  • Una olla convencional de 9 litros

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cda vinagre de sidra de manzana ( O cualquier otro vinagre suave)
  • 2 kg De huesos: Huesos de ternera (por ejemplo rodilla), costilla de ternera, osobuco de ternera, rabo de buey, espinazo de cerdo, huesos de pollo o gallina (muslo y contramuslo, pechuga)
  • 1 cebolla
  • 2 zanahorias
  • 2 puerros
  • 1 rama de apio
  • 1/2 col blanca
  • 2 nabos
  • 4 dientes de ajo
  • 1 cucharadita cúrcuma
  • 1/2 cucharadita jengibre en polvo
  • 1/2 cucharadita cebolla en polvo (Es opcional)
  • 4 hojas de laurel
  • 4 cucharadita sal marina
  • 5 litros agua filtrada o mineral

Instructions
 

  • Lo primero es dorar los huesos, ponlos en una fuente de horno y cocina los huesos a 180ºC durante 30 minutos.
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  • Una vez dorados, ponlos en la olla, (la que he usado es de 9 litros), añade 5 litros de agua filtrada y las 2 cucharadas de vinagre de sidra de manzana. Deja reposar durante 30 minutos.
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  • Mientras pela y lava las verduras.
  • Pasados los 30 minutos de reposo, añade las verduras a la olla, los dientes de ajo pelados y todas las especias, también la sal marina.
  • Enciende el fuego y lleva a ebullición, si sale espuma en la superficie retírala, a mi no me suele salir, así que omito ese paso.
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  • Cuando hierva, baja el fuego al mínimo, procura que siga haciendo chup chup. Yo lo hago en una placa de inducción, y lo dejé al nivel 2.
  • Deja cocer como mínimo 12 horas, y si puedes, alárga la cocción todo lo posible, yo lo tuve 17 horas.
  • Una vez apagado el fuego, deja que temple, después cuela el caldo y guárdalo en recipientes, si son de vidrio mejor, refrigera durante una noche y al día siguiente desgrásalo.
  • Saca los huesos y desmiga la carne que puedan tener alrededor, aprovéchalo todo, queda genial para preparar el consomé.
  • Si quieres obtener un caldo concentrado, una vez desgrasado, deberás reducirlo. Pero este paso no es necesario.
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  • Lo puedes conservar en la nevera durante 5 días, y también lo puedes congelar en porciones para usarlo cuando te convenga.

Nutrition Facts
CALDO DE HUESOS FÁCIL
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 188mg5%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1998IU40%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Los porcentajes de Valores Diarios están basados en una dieta de 2000 calorías.
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