How to make an easy and economical bone broth

Bone broth, a traditional culinary treasure, is bursting with flavor and health benefits. Rich in collagen, minerals and trace elements, it strengthens joints, boosts the immune system and regenerates the skin. Follow this simple and accessible family recipe to make homemade bone broth that's both tasty and economical.

What you need

• Cutting board and chef's knife
• Large saucepan with lid
• Heavy-duty colander
• Etamine or fine cloth
• Sterilized glass jars

The ingredients

• 8 chicken wings and drumsticks (for about 5 L of water)
• Filtered water at room temperature
• 10 mL cider vinegar (or lemon juice/white wine)
• 1 leek
• 2-3 stalks celery
• 3-4 carrots
• 1 onion
• Rosemary, thyme, 3 bay leaves
• Cloves, turmeric, Himalayan salt

Preparation steps

1. Starting the broth

1. Quickly rinse the chicken pieces under cold water.
2. Place them in the saucepan and cover with about 5 L of room-temperature water.
3. Add 10 mL cider vinegar to help extract nutrients.
4. Heat over low heat until boiling.

2. Vegetable preparation

• Cut leeks, celery and carrots into large chunks.
• Prick the onion with 3-4 cloves: this tip enhances the taste and releases anti-inflammatory properties.

3. Adding herbs and spices

1. As soon as it starts to boil, skim the surface to remove impurities.
2. Stir in the vegetables, rosemary, thyme and bay leaves.
3. Sprinkle with turmeric and season lightly with Himalayan salt.
4. Top up with water if necessary to submerge all ingredients.
5. Simmer over very low heat for 4 to 6 hours: the longer the cooking time, the more gelatinous and full-flavored the broth.

4. Filtration and bottling

• First, remove the large chunks with the colander.
• For a clear broth, filter through cheesecloth or a fine tea towel.
• Pour the hot broth into the sterilized glass jars, leaving a small gap (≈ 0.5 cm).
• Close tightly and turn the jars upside down for a few minutes to create an air vacuum.

5. Conservation

• Refrigerate: up to 5 days.
• In the freezer: several weeks (ideal for advance preparation).

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Serve your bone broth hot, as is, or as a base for :

• Vegetable soup
• Risotto or pasta
• Curries, sauces and stews

Accompanied by a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of hot pepper, it will become the star of your comfort dishes.