Substitutes

The Best Chicken Broth Substitutes

Use vegetable broth, or mix water with soy sauce for a quick umami boost.

βš–οΈ The Golden Ratio
1 cup water + 1 tbsp soy sauce = 1 cup broth

Best substitutes

Replace with Ratio Best for
Vegetable Broth 1:1 replacement Soups
Water + Soy Sauce 1 cup water + 1 tbsp soy sauce Pan sauces

Chicken broth adds umami. Dissolving a tablespoon of soy sauce into warm water mimics that savory depth without tasting like chicken.