Vegetable Broth
Vegetable broth is a seasoned liquid made by simmering vegetables and aromatics, used in soups, sauces, and grain dishes.
About Vegetable Broth
Vegetable broth is a savoury liquid made by simmering vegetables and aromatic ingredients in water, then straining or retaining some of the solids. It is used in soups, sauces, risottos, grains, legumes, vegetables, braises, and as a simple warm drink.
Its colour, clarity, saltiness, aroma, and body depend on the vegetables, browning, herbs, seasoning, simmering time, and concentration. A lightly simmered broth may be delicate and clear, while roasted vegetables or long cooking produce deeper colour and fuller flavour.
It is sold as ready-to-use liquid, concentrate, paste, powder, or cube, and may also be made at home. Strained broth is fluid and clear or cloudy; unstrained versions contain visible pieces. Dilution changes strength, saltiness, and cooking performance.
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Local names for vegetable broth
Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.
bouillon de légumes
brodo vegetale
Gemüsebrühe
caldo de verduras
Vegetable Broth
vegetable broth
caldo de legumes
groentebouillon
bulion warzywny
zeleninový vývar
овощной бульон
ovoshchnoy bul'on
ζωμός λαχανικών
zomós lachanikón
sebze suyu
مرق الخضروات
maraq al-khuḍrawāt
野菜ブイヨン
yasai buiyon
채소 육수
chaeso yuksu
蔬菜高汤
shūcài gāotāng
सब्ज़ियों का शोरबा
sabziyon kā shorbā
zomós lachanikón
Romanised form
yasai buiyon
Romanised form
maraq al-khuḍrawāt
Romanised form
chaeso yuksu
Romanised form
shūcài gāotāng
Romanised form
sabziyon kā shorbā
Romanised form
ovoshchnoy bul'on
Romanised form
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Vegetable Broth nutrition & diet
Vegetable Broth nutritional value
Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.
- Calories
- 5kcal
- Protein
- 0.2g
- Carbs
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.1g
Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.
Portions & preparation
Use the prepared broth as consumed or the concentrated product before dilution, not interchangeably. Vegetables, aromatics, salt, oils, sweeteners, and flavorings vary by recipe and brand. Straining removes solids, while simmering and reduction change the final concentration. Record additions made after preparation when interpreting a portion.
Compare the right form: Match references to prepared or concentrated vegetable broth at the stated dilution, with brand or recipe identified and solids either retained or strained.
Diet considerations
Vegetable broth is generally plant-based by description, but compatibility depends on the formula. Check for meat stock, dairy, honey, or other animal additions, and for wheat, barley, or other cereal ingredients in flavorings or thickeners. Reduction, noodles, dumplings, and starchy additions create different carbohydrate patterns.
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Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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