Chicken leg bone broth

Serves - 2

When you buy cuts of chicken still on the bone, you end up with leftovers you can turn into amazing nutritious broth you can use as a base for soup or have on its own by adding some herbs and spices. Ginger and chilli are great for ramping up your metabolism.

Nutrition per serving

Fat: 1 g

Carbs: 2 g / Fiber: 1 g (Net Carbs: 1 g)

Protein: 4 g

Calcium 55mg

Iron 2mg

Potassium 201mg

Ingredients

• 1 roast chicken leg bone (leftovers)

• 3 peppercorns

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)

• 1.5 lt filtered water

• Optional extras:

  • ginger

  • lemongrass

  • chilli

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Method

1. Throw everything into a saucepan.

2. Simmer on low for 1 hour.

3. Drain and serve in a mug (250 ml).

4. Store remaining in a jar in the fridge or freezer.

5. Salt to taste and add any extras like sliced ginger.