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Mushroom
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Simmer 1/2 cup dried mushrooms in 1 cup water 15 min; umami-rich vegetarian swap
6.7
vegan chicken broth
substitute.
6 vegan substitutes for chicken broth — top pick Mushroom at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
top substitutes
02
Miso
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Whisk 1 tsp miso paste into 1 cup hot water; rich umami vegetarian alternative for soups
6.7
03
Tomato Juice
6.71/2 cup : 1 cup
Use 1/2 cup tomato juice + 1/2 cup water; adds tang, best in stews and braises not delicate soups
6.7
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04
Apple Juice
6.71/2 cup : 1 cup
Dilute 1/2 cup apple juice with 1/2 cup water; adds sweetness, works in glazes and pan sauces
6.7
05
Soy Sauce
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Dilute 1 tbsp soy sauce in 1 cup water; adds salty umami, reduce other salt in recipe
3.3
06
Yeast Extract Spread
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Stir 1 tsp yeast extract into 1 cup hot water; deep savory umami for vegetarian soups
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Miso: Adds fermented soy taste foreign to chicken broth
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Tomato Juice: Adds tomato tang not present in chicken broth
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Apple Juice: Adds unwanted sweetness to savory dishes
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Soy Sauce: Reduce other salt — soy sauce is very salty
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Yeast Extract Spread: Use only 1 tsp yeast extract per cup water