Ginger and Honey Infused Chicken Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A soothing chicken broth infused with fresh ginger and honey to comfort and hydrate during cold symptoms. This soup recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs chicken bones, water, fresh ginger, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 6, 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 pounds chicken bones
• 10 cups water
• 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 pounds of chicken bones in a large stockpot with 10 cups of cold water and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat; skim foam as it rises for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tablespoons of sliced fresh ginger, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 medium chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns to the pot; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
3. Step 3: After simmering, strain the broth through a fine sieve into a clean pot, discarding solids; stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved for a soothing sweetness.
4. Step 4: Serve warm to help ease cold symptoms and keep hydrated.