SAGE AND BAY LEAF WARMING BROTH
Sage and Bay Leaf Warming Broth is a beautifully simple yet powerful herbal infusion that gently supports the body’s natural defences while offering digestive calm. Featuring just a handful of ingredients like bay leaf, dried sage, garlic and warming seasoning, this broth is the definition of comfort. The savoury aromas make it a perfect restorative for cool evenings or moments of immune vulnerability. Whether sipped on its own or used as a base for additional healing add-ins, it’s both nourishing and grounding. With a fast simmer and short steep time, this is an ideal one-pot tonic that brings together the digestive, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory powers of culinary herbs in a form that’s accessible, soothing and deeply satisfying.
RECIPE CATEGORY
Juice
SERVING SIZE
1
CUISINE
Mediterranean
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
One-Pot Wonders
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
Winter, Fall, Thanksgiving
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
Alcohol–Free Drinks, Healthy, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low/No Sugar, Quick &Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat / Gluten-Free
DISH TYPE
Digestif
INGREDIENTS
The preparation of Sage and Bay Leaf Warming Broth involves the following ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 small bay leaf
- ½ tsp dried sage
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 0.4 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 30.5 mg
- Calcium: 6.8 mg
- Potassium: 1.1 mg
PREPARATION
- Heat The Water: In a small pot, bring the water to a gentle boil.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the sage, drop in the bay leaf and crush the garlic clove into the pot.
- Simmer And Steep: Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Steep Briefly: Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let it steep for an additional 3 minutes.
- Season And Serve: Remove the bay leaf, strain if desired, and season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper.
PREP TIME
2 minutes
COOKING TIME
8 minutes
TIPS
These tips can help you make a better Sage and Bay Leaf Warming Broth:
- Crushing Garlic: Release maximum allicin for antimicrobial benefits.
- Bay Leaf Removal: Always remove before drinking; it is not edible.
- Simmer Gently: Avoid boiling too vigorously to keep herbal flavours balanced.
- Salt Cautiously: Especially if using as a daily tonic, keep sodium low.
- Straining Option: Strain if you prefer a clear, smooth sipping broth.
VARIATIONS
- Add Lemon: A squeeze of lemon juice adds brightness and extra vitamin C.
- Spice It Up: Include a few red chilli flakes for warmth and circulation.
- Vegetable Broth Base: Replace water with light vegetable broth for deeper flavour.
- Nutritional Yeast: Stir in ½ tsp for added B vitamins and savouriness.
- Ginger Twist: Add a thin slice of fresh ginger for digestive enhancement.
PREPPING AND STORAGE
- Refrigeration: Store leftover broth in a glass container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat Gently: Warm over low heat; do not boil again to preserve flavour.
- Batch preparation: Scale up and store in the fridge for easy sips throughout the week.
- Freezing: Pour into ice cube trays for portioned doses, defrost gently and serve warm.