How Can French Onion Bone Broth Support Your Health?

If you’ve started incorporating Dr. Kellyann’s bone broth diet into your lifestyle, then you have most likely noticed some improvements in your health, digestion, weight, and appearance. But what gives bone broth these effects?

When bones and connective tissues are slow-cooked for at least six hours, they can release vitamins like vitamin A, minerals like calcium and potassium, collagen, and amino acids. The slow cooking process can turn the bone broth into a rich and nutritious soup that can be used to help support weight loss or promote digestive health.

The nutrients and amino acids in bone broth can improve the tone and texture of the skin, assist with joint, bone, hair, and nail health, encourage healthy sleep patterns, and even support your metabolism. 

Bone broth can also help to curb hunger cravings by keeping you feeling fuller for longer due to its high protein content. This broth is also packed with natural electrolytes that can even help your body stay hydrated.

Bone Broth vs. Stock: What’s the Difference?

Although made with similar ingredients, bone broth and stock differ by their cooking times. Stock is made by boiling animal bones (usually bovine, poultry, or fish bones) with herbs and spices and a mix of chopped onions, carrots, and celery. This combination of herbs and vegetables is also what gives chicken and beef stock their hearty flavors. 

Bone broth follows a similar cooking process, except the bones must be simmered for at least six hours. Rich and decadent broths are typically slow-cooked for 24 hours or more. Broths can be made with herbs and vegetables, but it’s not required.

This extended cook time is what really separates bone broth from ordinary stock. During this process, the bones release nutrients and the collagen proteins inside transform into gelatin, which is what gives the bone broth its rich, hearty texture.

When the gelatin is digested in the gut, it is broken down further into amino acids. Those amino acids, also called the “building blocks of protein,” are then used to build proteins like collagen and elastin, which can help support your overall wellness.

What Can You Cook With French Onion Bone Broth?

Dr. Kellyann’s best-selling French Onion Bone Broth is made from grass-fed bovine collagen, has 15 grams of protein in every serving, and has a comforting flavor that you won’t be able to get enough of. 

This broth is so popular because of its rich and savory caramelized-onion flavor. It packs in flavor but is also low in calories and carbohydrates. You can use it as a substitute for sugary or caffeinated drinks, for meals any time of day, or even for your favorite dry white wine as a way to wind down in the evenings.

Our French Onion Bone Broth can also be used as a base for a traditional onion au gratin soup. 

All you need for this keto French onion soup recipe is some butter (or ghee), yellow onion, garlic cloves, kosher salt, sprigs of fresh thyme for a garnish, bay leaves, black pepper, and a smooth gruyère cheese. Whether you choose to bake it in a dutch oven or prepare it in a slow cooker, each bowl of soup will be more delicious than the last.

If it fits with your diet plan, make some homemade crouton appetizers by tossing some baguette slices covered in unsalted butter or olive oil on a baking sheet and broil them until they’re golden brown. If you’re trying to cut the carbs (or if you’re gluten-free), sauté some veggies on medium heat instead. 

This simple recipe is a great way to enjoy the benefits of bone broth while still satisfying your tastebuds. Our bone broths are great as stand-alone meals, but they can also be used to add health benefits to many of your favorite recipes. Plus, our ready-to-eat bone broth can help reduce the total time of your favorite recipes.