Anti-Inflammatory Instant Pot Bone Broth

Looking for a daily staple that supports your gut, lowers inflammation, and boosts energy?

This Instant Pot Bone Broth is one of my go-to healing recipes. It’s loaded with amino acids that support your gut lining, antioxidant-rich root vegetables, and anti-inflammatory spices that help your body feel calmer and more balanced.

The Instant Pot does all the work, and adding fresh parsley at the end gives you a boost of vitamin C and anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Sip it on its own, or mix it with the anti-inflammatory boosters bellow for an even more comforting, immune-supportive cup. You can also use it as a nourishing base for quick meals throughout the week.

Base Broth

• 1-2 lbs chicken carcass (organic or pasture raised)

• 2 carrots, 1 small celery root, 1 parsley root

• 1 red onion (optional)

• 2 bay leaves

• 8–10 black peppercorns, lightly crushed

• 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Salt to taste

• 12 cups water

• Handful fresh parsley leaves (chopped)

  
  

Optional Anti-Inflammatory Boosters

• Fresh ginger slices

• 2 crushed garlic cloves

• 3–4 whole cloves

• ½ cinnamon stick

• Pinch cumin or Chili / chili flakes (optional)

Instructions:

• Add the chicken carcass, carrots, celery root, parsley root, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, apple cider vinegar, salt, and any optional spices into the Instant Pot. Add the water.

• Seal the lid. Cook on High Pressure for 120 minutes (2 hours). Allow the Instant Pot to natural release for 20–30 minutes.

• Open the lid and skim off any foam if you prefer a clearer broth. Pour the broth through a fine strainer into jars or containers.

• Stir in the chopped fresh parsley while the broth is still warm. Adjust salt to taste.

• Let cool completely. Refrigerate for 4–5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Pour into ice cube trays for easy single portions.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Supports gut lining: Glycine, arginine, and proline help strengthen the gut barrier, which reduces inflammation signals in the body.

• Anti-inflammatory spices: Ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, and cumin contain polyphenols and compounds shown to help lower inflammatory markers.

• Rich in antioxidants: Carrot, celery root, parsley root, and fresh parsley provide vitamins and plant compounds that help reduce oxidative stress.

• Boosts immunity: Natural minerals like zinc, magnesium, and potassium support immune function and resilience.

• Gut-friendly and easy to digest: Warm broth soothes digestion and reduces bloating — ideal for midlife women with sensitive digestion.

• Helps with hormone balance + energy: Mineral-rich, low-stress on digestion, and supportive for cortisol regulation.

Nutritional Breakdown for the Entire Recipe ( strained liquid only)

Calories: ~150–200 kcal | Carbohydrate: 0 g | Protein: ~25–30 g | Fat: ~5–10 g | Fiber: 0 g