Collagen-Boosting Broth Bowl (Printable Version)

Slow-simmered broth with anti-inflammatory spices and vegetables for joint health and radiant skin.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
16 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large stockpot, combine bone broth, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, peppercorns, and salt. 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 fully develop and extract from the aromatics.
03 - Strain out solids using a fine mesh sieve, returning the clear broth to the pot and discarding the spent aromatics.
04 - Add carrots, celery, and broccoli to the strained broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
05 - Add zucchini and spinach. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until spinach is wilted but retains its vibrant color.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional sea salt if needed.
07 - Divide the broth and vegetables among bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort but works like medicine—your skin and joints will thank you quietly over weeks.
  • The simmering process is hands-off, giving you time to actually relax instead of hovering over the stove.
  • One pot, four servings, and leftovers that taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 1.5-hour simmer time trying to rush this—the low and slow approach extracts the collagen that makes this bowl actually nourishing, not just tasty.
  • Add vegetables in stages; dumping everything in at once creates an unappealing muddy color and mushy texture that defeats the whole purpose.
03 -
  • If your store-bought broth tastes bland, the extended simmer time with fresh aromatics will rescue it completely—trust the process.
  • Freeze extra broth in ice cube trays so you have collagen hits ready whenever you need them, not just as a full bowl.
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