Golden Bone Broth & Vegetable Simmer

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A deeply nourishing, aromatic broth simmered for hours to extract collagen and minerals, layered with sweet carrots, celery, and fresh herbs for a comforting bowl that supports gut health and immunity. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 745 minutes, pairs chicken bones, carrots, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 lbs chicken bones
• 3 medium carrots
• 4 celery stalks
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley stems
• 12 cups filtered water
• 1 tbsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken bones in a large stockpot and cover with 12 cups filtered water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add chopped carrots, celery, halved onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Tie thyme and parsley stems together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Season with 1 tbsp sea salt.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer uncovered for 24 hours, skimming occasionally. After simmering, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
4. Step 4: Let broth cool slightly, then refrigerate overnight; the fat will solidify on top. Skim off excess fat and store broth in airtight containers for up to 5 days.