Collagen-Boosting Broth Bowl (Printable)

Nourishing bowl with slow-simmered bone broth, vegetables, turmeric, and ginger for joint health and radiant skin.

# What You'll 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 teaspoon ground turmeric
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
08 - 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
16 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large stockpot, combine bone broth, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, and sea salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes to develop flavors and extract collagen and nutrients.
03 - Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids, returning the clear liquid 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, simmering for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted but still vibrant.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust salt as needed for desired flavor.
07 - Divide broth and vegetables among bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Your skin starts glowing from the inside out, and you'll actually notice it after a few weeks.
  • Joint pain quiets down in a way that feels like relief, not restriction.
  • It tastes like comfort but feels like medicine, which is the best kind of honest cooking.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 1.5-hour simmer—rushing this step is like trying to get a massage in five minutes; the magic truly happens in the patience.
  • Taste before you serve because salt needs adjust based on your broth; store-bought versions vary wildly in seasoning.
03 -
  • Invest in good bone broth; it's the foundation, and skimping here means the entire bowl suffers—your body deserves better.
  • Make a double batch and freeze the strained broth in ice cube trays; future you will be endlessly grateful for the quick meals waiting in the freezer.
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