Bone broth with thyme and cider vinegar

Bone broth with beef bone broth, cider vinegar, fresh thyme and diced carrot – mild, savoury and pleasantly clear in flavour.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 120 min
• Total time: 125 min
• Calories: 80 kcal per serving
• Protein: 12 g
• Fat: 3 g
• Carbs: 1 g

Ingredients

• 500ml beef bone broth
• 1 small carrot (finely diced)
• 1 dash of apple cider vinegar
• 1 small sprig of fresh thyme
• 1 pinch of pink rock salt

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · chopping board · knife

1. Gently warm the beef bone broth in a small pan. It should get hot but not boil.
2. Add the diced carrot and fresh thyme to the broth. Leave to infuse briefly so the flavours pass into the liquid.
3. Take the thyme sprig out again once the broth tastes pleasantly herby. The carrot can soften slightly in the meantime.
4. Stir in a dash of cider vinegar and season the broth to taste with pink rock salt. Only season enough to keep the bone broth's own flavour.
5. Heat the broth gently once more if needed. Don't let it boil hard, so the flavour stays rounded.
6. Pour into a large mug while warm and serve for sipping.

Good to know

A mug like this is just right when you fancy something warm and simple. Gentle, aromatic and made with hardly any effort.

Swaps

Diced carrot → diced celery (fewer carbs, more keto-friendly) Diced carrot → diced courgette (milder flavour, very low in carbs) 1 pinch of pink rock salt → unrefined sea salt (similar mineral profile – the difference is mostly marketing) 1 dash of cider vinegar → lemon juice (fresh acidity, provides a little vitamin C)

Allergens

The recipe contains none of the major allergens; if you use bought broth, check the label for celery. Bone broth may not suit people who are sensitive to histamine. A mildly seasoned version is usually better for children; in pregnancy, freshly made broth heated right through is the safe choice.

Frequently asked questions

What's in beef bone broth, nutritionally?

Depending on how it's made, it mainly contains amino acids from connective tissue and some beef gelatine. The mineral content can vary widely and is usually lower than many people assume.

Why are carrots worth it even in such a small amount?

Even small amounts provide beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A. They also add small amounts of potassium and a little fibre.

What does fresh thyme bring to the broth?

Thyme contains essential oils and small amounts of plant compounds. In this amount, it's really about the flavour, not a meaningful nutritional contribution.

Is cider vinegar a problem for a sensitive stomach?

It can be. The acidity can feel unpleasant with a sensitive stomach, reflux or an irritated stomach lining, even though the splash here is small.

Is pink rock salt nutritionally better than regular salt?

The difference is small. Pink salt contains traces of other minerals, but what matters most is still its sodium content.

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