Crock Pot Bone Broth Soup

This Crock Pot Bone Broth Soup is a rich and nourishing recipe, which includes beef bones and apple cider vinegar. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 18 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Bone Broth Soup Ingredients

• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 3 lb of beef or chicken bones (or both)
• Small handful of fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, oregano, parsley, etc.)
• 2 Tbsp whole peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Water

How To Make Crock Pot Bone Broth Soup

1. Add the bones: Place the bones in your crockpot. They should fill about 1/2 to 3/4 of the pot.
2. Add vegetables and herbs: Chop the vegetables and add them with herbs and peppercorns.
3. Fill with water and season: Cover ingredients with water, add salt and vinegar.
4. Slow cook: Cook on low for 18-48 hours. Longer cook time equals deeper flavor.
5. Strain and cool: Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool completely.
6. Remove fat and store: Skim fat layer after chilling. Store in fridge or freezer.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use roasted bones? Yes, they add extra flavor.
• How long should I cook bone broth in a crock pot? 18–48 hours is ideal.
• How to make broth more gelatinous: Use joint bones for more collagen.
• Can I reuse the bones? Yes, but the second batch will be weaker.
• How to reduce broth for storage: Simmer post-strain to concentrate.

What To Serve With Bone Broth Soup

Sip it on its own or use as a base in meals:

• Sip warm in a mug
• Use in chicken noodle soup
• Pour into risottos or stews
• Cook rice or quinoa with it

How To Store Bone Broth Soup

Refrigerate: Store in jars for up to 1 week.
Freeze: Freeze in containers or molds for up to 6 months.

Bone Broth Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 80 per cup
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 3g
• Sodium: 400mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make bone broth without apple cider vinegar?
Yes, but vinegar helps pull minerals from the bones.

Why is my bone broth cloudy?
It may have boiled too hard—still safe and tasty.

How do I know if my bone broth is done?
It will have a deep color and rich aroma.

Can I add other vegetables?
Yes! Try leeks, parsnips, or mushrooms.

Why didn’t my broth gel?
It may lack enough collagen. Still nutritious!

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