Comforting Chicken Broth

Comforting Chicken Broth is a warm, savory liquid made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. It is a foundational dish in cuisines worldwide, from Chinese 'gai tang' to Western-style stocks, often enjoyed on its own or as a base for soups and stews.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This broth is very low in carbohydrates and fat, with a modest amount of protein derived from the chicken. It is a hydrating, low-calorie food that provides essential minerals like sodium and potassium, and may contain small amounts of B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	40 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	700 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Sodium	700 mg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, chicken broth is a universal 'comfort food' often associated with home cooking and healing. Nutritionally, the slow simmering process extracts minerals and collagen from the bones, creating a nourishing, easy-to-digest liquid that's hydrating and electrolyte-rich.