Ingredients

Chicken: 1 organic or antibiotic-free chicken (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs), cut into 4 pieces

Salt: 1 tablespoon Celtic sea salt (or to taste)

Vinegar: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Vegetables: 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 2 onions, quartered; 1 celeriac (celery root), roughly chopped; 1 leek, roughly chopped

Optional: 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled

Herbs: 2 bay leaves

Water: Enough boiled or filtered water to fill the pot (approximately 3-4 liters / 12-16 cups)

Optional Extras: Olive oil or butter for roasting the chicken and vegetables

Quick Bone Broth Recipe for Travelers

Traveling while maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially on longer trips where good nutrition is essential for staying energized. For me and my two-year-old son, nutritious soups like bone broth are a must-have, even when we’ve run out of our trusted Babs Bone Broth. But how do you ensure quality ingredients when you’re not at home?

Cooking in a Vacation Home

It’s difficult to prepare meals in a hotel kitchen, but an apartment or a cottage with a kitchen provides the perfect solution. Forget about trying to make the perfect gelatin-rich broth—too time-consuming and often impractical when it comes to finding the right ingredients. Instead, focus on a simpler version.

Quick and Easy: Your Guide to Delicious Bone Broth

1. Prepare the Chicken: Use an organic or antibiotic-free chicken, as it’s easier to find than the right beef bones. Cut the chicken into four pieces. This chicken will provide a rich base for your broth. You can later use the meat in the soup or for a fresh salad.
2. Cut the Vegetables: Don’t have access to organic vegetables? No worries! Wash regular vegetables thoroughly with baking soda to clean them. This ensures a cleaner and healthier broth.
3. Roast the Ingredients: Place the chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet and roast them briefly in the oven at 180°C (350°F). This intensifies the flavors and adds extra depth to your broth. Additionally, roasting is more hygienic. No oven? No problem! Simply sauté the ingredients briefly in a pan with a bit of butter or olive oil to achieve a similar flavor boost.
4. Combine Everything in a Pot: Place the roasted chicken and vegetables in a large pot and fill it with boiled or filtered water. Make sure everything is well submerged.
5. Choose the Right Salt: Add a tablespoon of Celtic sea salt. A good broth starts with good salt, so be sure to avoid imitations.
6. Add Vinegar: A splash of apple cider vinegar helps release nutrients from the bones, making the broth more nutritious.
7. Flavor with Bay Leaves: Add a few bay leaves for extra depth and flavor in your broth.
8. Let It Simmer: Let everything simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours. And voilà! You have a delicious, nutritious broth.

With these steps, you’ll have a nourishing bone broth during your travels, perfect as a base for soups or simply as a warming drink. This way, you can stay healthy and comfortable on the go.n comfortabel onderweg.