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Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.  There are few joys in life as poignant as soup that has been simmering for hours on end. But between busy schedules and a desire not to burn down your house, keeping a pot on the stove (or even the slow cooker) for that long seems nearly impossible. In 2018, however, we've come to learn that anything that seems impossible is anything but, and in this case, our savior comes in the form of Kettle & Fire. If you're looking for the best soup that's ever come from a place that isn't your mother's kitchen, you'll look no further than this brand and its bone broth. Good for your body, your soul, and thankfully, the planet as well, Kettle & Fire's bone broth has quickly become the base of an alarming proportion of my meals. Though I'll be the first to admit that I previously thought of bone broth as nothing more than a buzzword and a passing phase, I've now somehow been converted into an evangelist myself. All of the brand's broths are made of hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and organic knuckle, patella, femur, and feet bones. And while that may sound a bit morbid, it's an intentional choice. These bones, you see, have the highest concentrations of white and red stem-cell marrow and a greater proportion of collagen — in other words, all the good stuff that makes bone broth so good for you, and gives way to a healthier gut, a reduction in inflammation, and better skin, nails, and hair. To extract even more of the health benefits, Kettle & Fire slow simmers its chicken bones for its chicken broth and chicken broth-based offerings for more than 10 hours, and its grass-fed beef bones for nearly a day, all with spices, vegetables, and the secret ingredient — apple cider vinegar. It's this last addition that brings out the most in the broth, as the acetic acid helps to distill and amplify the nutrients within the bones. While you can't necessarily taste the health benefits of the broth, you can certainly taste quality. There are several ways that you can enjoy Kettle & Fire — while some braver souls have apparently managed to replace their morning caffeine routine with a warm cup of soup, I'm not quite there yet. If that's not your cup of tea, fret not — not only is it almost laughably easy to open up a box of broth and heat it up on the stovetop, but Kettle & Fire also offers a wide range of recipes into which you can incorporate your bone broth. The meal possibilities with Kettle & Fire are practically limitless. Not only can you replace your standard-order chicken, beef, or vegetable broth with this bone variety in any of your existing recipes, but you can also check out the brand's recipe archives for new ideas. For example, there's an idea for creamy chicken mushroom risotto, or slow cooker pot roast. I was a particular fan of the keto Brussels sprouts gratin concept, which will turn even the most devoted Brussels naysayer into a believer. Of course, you could also incorporate the bone broths into more complex soups as well, like an asparagus stew or a broccoli-cheese situation. While I found the bone broths to be incredibly versatile and easy to use in a wide range of recipes, I was also particularly taken with Kettle & Fire's surprisingly robust range of other pre-prepared soups. In addition to their beef, mushroom chicken, and chicken broths, the brand also offers a creamy tomato soup, butternut squash soup, miso soup, grass-fed beef chili, and a personal favorite — the Thai curry soup. Thanks to the addition of organic coconut milk, portobello mushrooms, lemongrass, and chilies (just a few among a laundry list of easily recognizable ingredients), Kettle & Fire transforms its basic chicken broth into something that is just begging for some glass noodles, a sprinkling of peanuts, and some fresh cilantro for a quick and easy meal. Kettle & Fire Best of all, storing Kettle & Fire broths is a breeze — both for you and the environment. All of the brand's packaging is 100% recyclable, and made primarily with wood fiber. This makes it not only sustainable and biodegradable, but also ensures that no harmful chemical byproducts are released during the manufacturing process. Plus, Kettle & Fire broths and soups are completely shelf-stable and never frozen, so you don't have to take up precious room in your freezer in order to keep your broths for months on end. Buying the soups is relatively straightforward, too. You can either opt for a monthly subscription of 6, 9, 12, or 18 cartons (the more you buy, the cheaper per carton price you'll get), or you can place an order for a one-time delivery (which is slightly more expensive). Either way, your soups will arrive at your doorstep in a matter of days, ready to be used. So whether you're looking to be trendy, to improve your diet, or to bring some delicious soup into your life, Kettle & Fire is here to box up some organic goodness and send it to your doorstep. Build your box at Kettle & Fire.Lulu Chang Former Freelance Writer Lulu Chang is a displaced Texan currently braving the cold (and sometimes the heat) in New York City. A lifelong pianist, she loves all things art (though her own artistic talents end at the piano). She is an avid kick boxer and kitten enthusiast. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Read more Read less Is Kettle & Fire Bone Broth healthy?Chicken Bone Broth Benefits Kettle & Fire bone broth contains 10 grams of protein per serving. Support gut health - chicken bone broth contains amino acids like glycine and glutamine that help keep your gut working properly, which aids in digestion and keeps your immune system in check. Why is Kettle and Fire bone broth so expensive?Why is Kettle and Fire so expensive? First, it's bone broth, not broth, so there's a significantly more complicated process to cook it. Second, all ingredients are organic. The beef bones are grass-fed, and the chicken is free-ranged. Does all Kettle and Fire Bone Broth have collagen?Our Chicken Bone Broth contains 4 g of collagen per serving. Our Beef Bone Broth contains 7 g of collagen per serving. What is the downside of bone broth?According to some studies, bone broth may be high in glutamate. Glutamate may cause adverse effects such as anxiety, restlessness, low energy, mental exhaustion, sleeplessness, and concentration problems, although there is no scientific evidence to prove this. |
