There’s one subtle difference: seasoning.

Stocks and broths have the same base liquid, with one significant difference: broths are seasoned.

If you use broth in place of stock, you risk over seasoning your dish.

Maybe the stock will be used for poaching fish, so you only want a little or no salt.

The point is that stock is a blank slate, while an already-seasoned broth is not.

If you’re not sure, pick the one with less sodium to use in place of stock.

For more details on the differences between stocks and broths, check out the full post linked below.

What’s the Difference Between Stock and Broth?| The Kitchn

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