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Best Substitutes for Vegetable Broth — What to Use Instead

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Water + Miso Paste: 1 cup water + 1 tsp miso — Adds umami and complexity. Dissolve miso in warm water.

Mushroom Soaking Liquid: 1:1 — Save dried mushroom water — incredibly flavorful. Strain through cheesecloth.

Overview

Top substitute for vegetable broth: Water + Miso Paste (1 cup water + 1 tsp miso). Adds umami and complexity. Dissolve miso in warm water. Plus 3 more alternatives.

Key Details

  • Water + Miso Paste: 1 cup water + 1 tsp miso — Adds umami and complexity. Dissolve miso in warm water.
  • Mushroom Soaking Liquid: 1:1 — Save dried mushroom water — incredibly flavorful. Strain through cheesecloth.
  • Water + Nutritional Yeast: 1 cup water + 1 tbsp nutritional yeast — Adds savory, slightly cheesy flavor. Good for soups.
  • Aquafaba (chickpea liquid): 1:1 — Liquid from canned chickpeas. Light, savory. Good for light soups.

Why This Matters

  • Vegetable Broth may need substituting due to dietary restrictions
  • Running out of an ingredient mid-recipe is common
  • Allergies or preferences may require alternatives

How To

  1. 1Best overall substitute: Water + Miso Paste at 1 cup water + 1 tsp miso
  2. 2Consider what role the ingredient plays in the recipe
  3. 3Test substitutes in small batches first
  4. 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best substitute is Water + Miso Paste at 1 cup water + 1 tsp miso. Adds umami and complexity. Dissolve miso in warm water.