Best Substitutes for Vegetable Broth
Vegetable bouillon dissolved in water is the quickest substitute, or use chicken broth if vegetarian isn’t required.
Best overall swap
Vegetable bouillon + water
1 cube or 1 tsp granules per 1 cup waterThe fastest fix — check the label since some bouillons vary a lot in saltiness.
All Substitutes for Vegetable Broth
Vegetable bouillon + water
1 cube or 1 tsp granules per 1 cup waterThe fastest fix — check the label since some bouillons vary a lot in saltiness.
Chicken broth
1:1Works fine if the dish doesn’t need to stay vegetarian.
Water + soy sauce + a splash of oil
1 cup water + 1 tsp soy sauce + 1/2 tsp oilA simple homemade stand-in with decent savory depth.