Pasta e Fagioli
Classic Pasta e Fagioli
Classic VegetarianeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Oils, broth, rice and pantry
Vegetable broth: what it is, how to pick and store it
Vegetables simmered in water: the broth for vegetarian soups, risotto and grains. Flavor differs a lot by brand, so taste it first.
How to pick it
Low-sodium cartons, or bouillon or base mixed with water, all work.
How to store it
Unopened cartons and cans keep in the cupboard. Once opened, refrigerate it and use it within a few days, or freeze it in measured portions.
Out of vegetable broth? What to use instead
- Chicken broth: The same amount. Richer and more savory; not vegetarian.
- Bouillon cube, powder or paste + water: Follow the label for the amount of liquid. Close in flavor; a little saltier.
- Water + extra seasoning: The same amount, with ½ tsp salt per cup and extra garlic, onion or herbs. Flatter and lighter, but fine where other ingredients bring plenty of flavor.
Vegetable broth: cups to grams
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 221 g |
| ½ cup | 111 g |
| ⅓ cup | 74 g |
| ¼ cup | 55 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.6 g |
Weights from USDA FoodData Central. Vegetable broth on the cups-to-grams chart
Recipes with vegetable broth (14)
Minestrone
Classic Vegetable Minestrone
Classic VegetableeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Mushroom Stroganoff
Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
Creamy Sour CreameasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Tomato Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup
CreamyeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chili
Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
Three-Bean VegetarianeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Rice Pilaf
Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Lemon Herb with OrzoeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Lentil Soup
Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
Lemony VegetableeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Stuffed Peppers
Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Feta
Mediterranean Quinoa and FetaeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage
Roasted with SageeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Potato Soup
Silky Potato Leek Soup
Potato LeekeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Black Bean Soup
Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
Smoky (Vegan)easyCleanup score 3 of 5
Thai-Inspired Red Curry
Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Shrimp & VegetableeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.