chicken broth substitute
in pasta.

Chicken Broth builds the savory liquid base for pasta, carrying flavor through every spoonful. Any substitute needs to bring savory depth without watering down the pasta.

top substitutes

01

Beef Broth

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer, darker flavor; works in hearty dishes

02

Fish Broth

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Use only in seafood dishes; stronger marine flavor, not suitable for chicken-focused recipes

03

Chicken Broth Or Bouillon Soup

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Dissolve 1 bouillon cube in 1 cup hot water; saltier, so reduce added salt in recipe

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04

Vegetable Broth Soup

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Vegetarian 1:1 swap; slightly sweeter and less savory, add a pinch of salt to match depth

05

Stock Soup

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Generic stock with similar body; 1:1 swap in soups, risotto, and pan sauces

06

Mushroom

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Simmer 1/2 cup dried mushrooms in 1 cup water 15 min; umami-rich vegetarian swap

07

Miso

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Whisk 1 tsp miso paste into 1 cup hot water; rich umami vegetarian alternative for soups

08

Tomato Juice

6.7
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Use 1/2 cup tomato juice + 1/2 cup water; adds tang, best in stews and braises not delicate soups

09

Apple Juice

6.7
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Dilute 1/2 cup apple juice with 1/2 cup water; adds sweetness, works in glazes and pan sauces

10

Soy Sauce

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Dilute 1 tbsp soy sauce in 1 cup water; adds salty umami, reduce other salt in recipe

11

Yeast Extract Spread

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Stir 1 tsp yeast extract into 1 cup hot water; deep savory umami for vegetarian soups

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