Our modern diet is often low in minerals. One delicious way to add minerals back into our system is by making, and drinking, delicious mineral rich broths. These broths are a great warm drink either in between meals or as a starter to a meal.
The addition of raw apple cider vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon juice to the pot helps to pull calcium from the bones and further enriches the soup. Letting the pot sit for approximately 30 minutes before starting to cook it gives the vinegar a chance to work.
To make this recipe you need:
1 medium sized chicken, cut into parts, plus gizzards
water
2 T. raw cider vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 onion roughly chopped (optional)
2 carrots roughly chopped (optional)
2 ribs celery roughly chopped (optional)
1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley (optional)
place all ingredients in a large stock pot
Add water until it covers the chicken by at least 2 inches
Let this mixture sit for 30 minutes
Turn on the heat and bring to a boil
Reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is fully cooked (at least 2 hours)
Add more water if needed to ensure meat remains covered
Strain and separate, disposing of bones and vegetables
The meat can be eaten, the broth can be refrigerated and reheated to serve
Delicious with fresh green onions, herbs, and a pinch of salt simply as broth, this also makes a delicious soup base
