Constance Santego Ph.D., DNM

Bone Broth (Chicken or Beef)

A deeply nourishing broth for winter exhaustion, immune support, and nervous system restoration

Bone broth is rich, grounding, and supportive at a cellular level. It is especially helpful during winter when the body is rebuilding reserves rather than generating quick energy.


Why This Broth Helps in Winter

  • Supports joint, gut, and immune health
  • Provides amino acids for nervous system repair
  • Deeply warming and grounding
  • Helps rebuild depleted reserves

Ingredients

(Adjust amounts as needed)

For Chicken Broth

  • 1 whole chicken or chicken bones (including carcass)

For Beef Broth

  • 2–3 pounds beef bones (marrow or knuckle bones)

For Both

  • 1 onion, halved
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 8–12 cups water
  • Salt, to taste

Optional:

  • Garlic
  • Bay leaf
  • Peppercorns

How to Make It

  1. Prepare the pot
    Place bones in a large stockpot or slow cooker.
  2. Add vegetables and vinegar
    Add onion, carrots, celery, and vinegar.
  3. Add water
    Cover everything with water.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer
    Do not boil hard. Reduce heat and simmer gently.
  5. Cook slowly
    • Chicken: 6–12 hours
    • Beef: 12–24 hours
  6. Strain
    Remove bones and vegetables.
  7. Season lightly
    Add salt to taste.

Low-Energy Option

  • Use a slow cooker
  • Use store-bought bones or frozen broth bones
  • Simmer overnight

How to Use This Broth

  • Drink warm in a mug
  • Use as soup base
  • Sip between meals
  • Pair with simple foods

Winter Reset Note

Bone broth supports winter healing by restoring depth—energy that isn’t immediately felt but builds resilience over time.

Slow nourishment matters.
Deep support matters.