Soup Stocks

by Myrrh Hector, eHow Editor

Savory Stocks From the Stock Pot

Stocks are used as a base for soups, as a liquid ingredient for meat dishes, and as the base for sauces. Learn how to make different types of stocks: vegetable, beef, chicken, and fish.

Chicken Stock

Beef Stock

Vegetable and Fish Stock

  • How to Make Basic Seafood Stock

    Homemade seafood stock is the basis of great Cajun foods such as jambalaya, etouffee, chicken fricassee and gumbo. It is used fresh, or concentrated and frozen. This recipe Read More

  • How to Make Whitefish Stock

    Use this bright-tasting stock as the base for a fish soup or sauce. Unlike meat or poultry stocks, fish stocks do not benefit from a long simmering. Makes about six cups. Read More

  • How to Make Fish Stock

    Many cooks use the terms broth and stock interchangeably. You will often see recipes that call for a can of broth or a certain measure of homemade stock. There are, Read More

  • How to Make a Detox Vegetable Broth

    You can clear away the ill effects of over-indulgence by using this nourishing, natural detoxifying broth. It is filled with vitalizing ingredients such as pumpkin, Read More

  • How to Make Barley Stock

    Barley is a grain high in fiber that may lower cholesterol. It can be eaten like oats or rice, but most often it's used to provide texture and nutritional value to soups Read More

  • How to Make Shrimp Stock

    One of the great things about having shrimp stock on hand is that the nutrient-rich, substantial broth can be used as a base for a variety of different dishes. Whether you Read More

  • How to Make Curry Stock

    Derived from "kari," the Indian word for sauce, curry has come to be an all-encompassing term for many different types of Indian foods. Curry powder appears as a common Read More

  • How to Make Lobster Stock

    Lobster stew, lobster bisque and seafood alfredo all have one thing in common. They all employ the use of lobster stock as a base ingredient. The thick liquid is more Read More

  • Make Stock for Basque Chicken

    Homemade vegetable stock is a key ingredient for Basque chicken. Learn how to make stock in this free Spanish food recipe video. Read More

  • How to Make Vegetable Stock

    A savory vegetable stock is a staple for vegetarian cooking. It doesn't get better than this. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 qts. Read More

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Savory Stocks From the Stock Pot

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