broth

Clear savory liquid

Broth is a savory liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

It serves as the base for soups, stews, and sauces, or is consumed on its own: chicken broth, beef broth.

Broth differs from stock mainly in that stock relies more heavily on bones for body and gelatin.

She sipped warm broth while recovering from the flu.

soup

consommé

Clarified, concentrated stock

ramen · miso · minestrone · borscht · gumbo · chowder · bisque · potage · tom yum · hot pot

comfort

warmth

Heat you feel

solace · nourishing · restorative · homemade · hearth · simmer · slow-cooked · wholesome · grandma · tradition

flavor

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

  • umamiFifth taste sensation
  • richHaving much of something
  • aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling

seasoned · salty · fragrant · herbaceous · depth · essence · infusion · reduction · concentrated · clear

nutrient

collagen

Structural body protein

protein · minerals · calcium · iron · zinc · magnesium · potassium · vitamins · glutamine · marrow

healing

therapeutic

Promoting healing or wellness

immunity · soothing · recovery · wellness · tonic · anti-inflammatory · curative · rejuvenating · folk remedy · sick day

Categories
Opposites
consistency/texture

brothstew

Slow-simmered meat dish

chowder · thick soup · porridge · paste · goulash

substance/richness

brothstew

Slow-simmered meat dish

casserole · ragout · goulash · pot roast · meal

liquid vs. solid food

brothmeat

Animal tissue for food

roast · bread · hardtack · jerky · flesh

Phrases
Family

broil, broths, brothy

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G