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Chicken Broth
10.0best for pasta1 cup : 1 cup
Lighter flavor but works in most recipes
10.0
Beef Broth adds savory depth to pasta sauces and risotto. The substitute must provide a similar umami backbone and liquid body to the dish.
Lighter flavor but works in most recipes
Dissolve 1 bouillon cube in 1 cup hot water; saltier and more concentrated than fresh broth
Vegetarian 1:1 swap; lighter than beef, add soy sauce or mushrooms for deeper savory notes
Neutral base; 1:1 swap in stews and gravies, not as rich as true beef stock
Simmer 1/2 cup dried mushrooms in 1 cup water 15 min; rich umami vegetarian swap for stews
Use 1/2 cup tomato juice + 1/2 cup water; great in pot roast and chili, adds body and acid
Whisk 1 tsp red miso into 1 cup hot water; deep savory umami for French onion soup style dishes