{"id":1846587,"date":"2023-01-31T09:05:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T15:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=1846587"},"modified":"2025-04-02T02:25:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T07:25:14","slug":"best-chicken-broth-brands","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-chicken-broth-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Chicken Broth Brands for Soups, Stews and More"},"content":{"rendered":"[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Chicken Broth for Soup\" product_name=\"Swanson Chicken Broth\" image=\"1848834\" image_credit=\"via merchant\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000R30L5E\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_2_name=\"Walmart\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSwanson-100-Natural-Gluten-Free-Chicken-Broth-32-Oz-Carton%2F10449227\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nWhen you're craving a bowl of comforting chicken noodle soup<\/a>, our Test Kitchen suggests starting the recipe with Swanson Chicken Broth<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"This is such a good broth for chicken noodle soup,\" says Mark Neufang<\/a> in the Test Kitchen. Swanson's broth is perfectly savory with the right blend of carrots, celery, onion and a little something extra. \"This brand has an almost buttery quality to it,\" explains Mark.\r\n\r\nTesters described Swanson broth as being comforting and even nostalgic flavor to it. It's why it's our Test Kitchen's favorite for re-creating warm memories on the stovetop.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Most Herbaceous Chicken Broth\" product_name=\"Kroger Chicken Broth\" image=\"1848839\" image_credit=\"via merchant\" pr_name=\"Kroger\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fkroger-99-fat-free-chicken-broth%2F0001111004969%3Ffulfillment%3DSHIP%26searchType%3Ddefault_search\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Kroger\" \/]\r\n\r\nA flavorful broth is a great shortcut for seasoning soups\u2014especially when that broth is packed with plenty of herbs, like Kroger Chicken Broth<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nEvery tester on our panel called out the aromatic blend of sage, parsley and thyme. These herbs are classic matches for chicken; in fact, you'll see these listed in many recipes for poultry seasoning<\/a> and stuffing.\r\n\r\nConsider using this broth anytime you're making a poultry-forward dish like chicken potpie<\/a> or chicken and dumplings<\/a>. The taste of herbs along with a whisper of chicken will really make those recipes sing.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Chicken Broth for Cooking\" product_name=\"Aneto Chicken Broth\" image=\"1848840\" image_credit=\"via merchant\" pr_name=\"Stop & Shop\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstopandshop.com%2Fproduct%2Faneto-natural-gluten-free-chicken-broth-33.8-oz-ctn%2F331924\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Stop & Shop\" \/]\r\n\r\nWhile packaged chicken broth is a go-to for soups and stews, don't forget that this ingredient plays a key role in recipes like risotto<\/a>, stuffing<\/a> and potpies. For when you're not<\/em> stirring up soup, our Test Kitchen pros recommend Aneto Chicken Broth<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis near-opaque broth has a mild chicken flavor with plenty of onion and garlic flavor\u2014two essential aromatics for savory dishes. \"This makes for a good cooking broth,\" explains the Test Kitchen's Ellie Crowley<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAnother reason our team loves this broth: It only uses meat from free-range chickens. Extras like this make spending a little extra on a quality product worth it.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Budget Chicken Broth\" product_name=\"Great Value Chicken Broth\" image=\"1848842\" image_credit=\"via merchant\" pr_name=\"Walmart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGreat-Value-Chicken-Broth-32-oz%2F10899013\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nWhen you're making big batches of chicken noodle soup<\/a>, you may want to save a few pennies on ingredients, including broth. The good news is that you can find one of the best chicken broth options right at Walmart:\u00a0Great Value Chicken Broth<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis Great Value broth costs about $1.25 for a 32-ounce package. That's a great price for a broth that Catherine Ward<\/a> in the Test Kitchen describes as smelling like \"freshly roasted chicken\u2014real and freshly made.\"\r\n\r\nYou'll also pick up notes of carrots, celery and sage in this packaged chicken broth\u2014all very welcome flavors when stirring up comforting chicken soups<\/a> of all kinds.\r\n
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Testing Chicken Broth<\/h2>\r\nTo judge packaged chicken broth, our team kept in mind the features of a good\u00a0homemade broth<\/a>. A great homemade broth is savory with the right amount of flavor from aromatics like onion, celery and herbs. Overall, the taste is balanced and not overwhelming\u2014after all, broth is typically a base for soups, stews and other flavorful dishes.\r\n\r\nIn this\u00a0taste test<\/a>, our team sampled 11 brands. In the end, just four were chosen as\u00a0Test Kitchen-Preferred<\/a>.\r\n

Check Out More Test Kitchen-Preferred Products<\/h2>\r\nOur Test Kitchen is constantly testing food, kitchen gadgets and cleaning gear looking for brands that deserve the right to be called\u00a0Test Kitchen-Preferred<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you want to fill your pantry and fridge with the best products, check out these tests:\r\n