brothy

Thin and savory

Brothy describes food with an abundance of thin, flavorful liquid—the quality of a good broth.

A brothy soup has more liquid than solids: I prefer my ramen brothy rather than thick.

The word suggests warmth and comfort, evoking simmering pots and simple nourishment.

warmth

steaming

Releasing hot vapor

  • simmeringCooking below boiling point
  • hotHaving much warmth
  • warmModerately heated, or friendly

comforting · soothing · cozy · nourishing · restorative · healing · warming · satisfying · homemade · wholesome

liquid

stock

Goods kept for sale

thin · watery · strained · runny · sippable · dilute · fluid · light · delicate · clarified

savory

umami

Fifth taste sensation

soy · miso · tamari · anchovy · shiitake · seaweed · parmesan · dashi · fermented · meaty

soup

pho

Informal fake spelling

wonton · tortellini · hotpot · pozole · tonkotsu · udon · noodle · dumpling · chicken · vegetable

Categories
Opposites
consistency/texture

brothythick

Having great depth

creamy · viscous · chunky · gelatinous · gloppy

richness/body

brothyrich

Having much of something

hearty · substantial · heavy · full-bodied · velvety

Phrases
Family

broth, broths

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G