Dizziness-Defying Bone Broth Soup
A deeply nourishing, electrolyte-rich broth simmered with bone-in chicken to combat dizziness and fatigue during Whole30 transitions. This comfort food-inspired whole30 ready in about 135 minutes pairs from whole chicken chicken bones, medium, diced carrots, stalks, diced celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups, from whole chicken chicken bones
- 1 medium, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 1/2, diced onion
- 2 cloves, smashed garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 cups chicken bones in a stockpot, cover with 4 cups cold water, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat—do not boil to prevent cloudy broth.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced medium carrot, 2 diced celery stalks, 1/2 diced onion, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1 sprig fresh thyme, then simmer uncovered for 2 hours until broth reduces by 1/3 and appears slightly cloudy.
- Step 3: Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on solids to extract all nutrients—broth should feel rich and coat the spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Dizziness-Defying Bone Broth Soup take to make?
Total time is about 135 minutes (15 min prep + 120 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Dizziness-Defying Bone Broth Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Dizziness-Defying Bone Broth Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Dizziness-Defying Bone Broth Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Dizziness-Defying Bone Broth Soup?
Comfort Food whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better whole30 dishes though.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
