Packaged Broths

When it comes to making soups, the broth is the most important ingredient. Bad or weak broth can make an entire pot of soup fail. I have nothing against packaged broths, but they are not all equal, and even within a brand, the quality may vary wildly from the chicken to the beef broth. Also, note that the words broth and stock are generally used interchangeably by producers; either will work in the recipes in this book. The best tack is to try all of those available in your area until you find the ones you like. In case you want a place to start, here are my go-to packaged broths.