How Much Chicken Stock to Substitute for Vegetable Broth
Works for baking, sauteing, and slow cook. Chicken Stock brings a noticeably different flavor than Vegetable Broth.
How much chicken stock equals one cup of vegetable broth?
Use 1 cup chicken stock per 1 cup vegetable broth.
Health notes
Compared with Vegetable Broth, Chicken Stock has: more calories (36 vs 5 per 100g in Vegetable Broth), more fat (1.2g vs 0.1g per 100g in Vegetable Broth), more protein (2.5g vs 0.2g per 100g in Vegetable Broth), and more carbs (3.5g vs 0.9g per 100g in Vegetable Broth).
Using chicken stock as a vegetable broth substitute in baking
1:1 in savory pies, stuffing, and bread fillings; adds a rounder savory note than vegetable broth.
Other cooking methods
- Sauteing
1:1 for deglazing and pan sauces; gives more body and umami depth.
- Slow Cook
1:1 in soups, braises, and stews; builds a richer, more savory base over time.
- Steaming
1:1 for grains or steamed vegetables when you want extra savory depth.
- Drinks
1:1 for warm sipping broths or savory cocktail bases.
Methods to avoid (3)
- Frying
Not recommended: broths aren't used as a frying medium.
- Grilling
Not recommended: no direct application for a thin liquid on the grill.
- Raw Cold
Not recommended: raw stock tastes flat and slightly fatty without cooking.
FAQ
- How much chicken stock equals one cup of vegetable broth?
Use 1 cup chicken stock per 1 cup vegetable broth.
- Can I substitute chicken stock for Vegetable Broth in baking?
Yes. 1:1 in savory pies, stuffing, and bread fillings; adds a rounder savory note than vegetable broth. Not recommended: broths aren't used as a frying medium.
- How much chicken stock to use as a vegetable broth substitute?
Rounder, more savory than vegetable broth, with a touch more richness.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Chicken Stock for Vegetable Broth?
Chicken stock brings a noticeably different flavor than vegetable broth.
- How does texture change when substituting Chicken Stock for Vegetable Broth?
Chicken stock just as thin as vegetable broth, slightly richer mouthfeel once reduced.
- What else should I know about substituting Chicken Stock for Vegetable Broth?
For soups, risottos, braises, and savory bakes. Expect a fuller, more savory result with a little extra fat richness. Skip frying, grilling, and raw cold preparations since stock doesn't work as a standalone ingredient there. Not suitable if you need the dish vegetarian or vegan. Taste before adding extra salt, since stock can run saltier.
- What still works when substituting Chicken Stock for Vegetable Broth?
Chicken stock still works as a flavor carrier and moisture.
- How well does Chicken Stock match Vegetable Broth?
Chicken stock is good on structure, good on heat, and okay on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Chicken Stock for Vegetable Broth?
Chicken stock has about x7 more calories, x17 more fat, and x11 more sat. fat and protein.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Chicken Stock for Vegetable Broth?
The flavor shifts toward less bitter, more pungent, and more umami notes.