Simmered Vegetable Bone Broth with Carrots and Celery
A soothing, gut-friendly broth simmered with carrots and celery for easy digestion and natural flavor. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 30 minutes pairs bone broth, medium, sliced carrots, stalks, sliced celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 4 cups bone broth
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 stalks, sliced celery
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups bone broth, 2 sliced carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp thyme.
- Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway.
- Step 3: Season with salt to taste and remove from heat. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Simmered Vegetable Bone Broth with Carrots and Celery take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (5 min prep + 25 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 Simmered Vegetable Bone Broth with Carrots and Celery?
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 bone broth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Simmered Vegetable Bone Broth with Carrots and Celery?
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 Simmered Vegetable Bone Broth with Carrots and Celery for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Simmered Vegetable Bone Broth with Carrots and Celery?
American 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
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order american delivery again.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
