Collagen-Boosting Broth Bowl (Print Version)

A warming bowl packed with slow-simmered bone broth, vegetables, and anti-inflammatory spices for joint health and glowing skin.

# 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 teaspoon ground turmeric
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, 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

# Directions:

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 develop flavors and extract nutrients from the broth foundation.
03 - Strain solids using a fine mesh sieve, returning the clarified broth to the pot and discarding solids.
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 the greens wilt and vegetables retain their vibrant color.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust salt content as needed to suit your preference.
07 - Divide broth and vegetables among serving bowls. Top with fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your skin starts glowing from the inside because collagen and turmeric are doing the actual work, not just promised in an ad.
  • You get that cozy, held-together feeling after drinking it—like your body finally knows you're taking care of it.
  • It tastes genuinely delicious and doesn't feel like medicine, even though it absolutely is.
02 -
  • Straining matters—if you skip this step, you'll have ginger fibers and peppercorn bits in every spoonful, which is genuinely unpleasant and will make you avoid the whole thing next week.
  • The vegetables go in at different times not because it's complicated but because carrots and broccoli need more time than zucchini and spinach, and respecting that timing means you get a bowl where everything is cooked perfectly, not some things sad and others still raw.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in glass containers—you'll have this ready for mornings when your body is asking for something grounding and warm.
  • Don't skip the apple cider vinegar; it's not there for taste, it's there to unlock the minerals your body actually needs, and the two tablespoons disappear into the background while doing all the work.
Go Back