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Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base, 8 Ounce, Brown

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Brand	Better Than Bouillon
Flavor	Seasoned Vegetable Base
Item Form	Liquid
Package Information	Jar
Number of Items	1

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Made by combining pureed carrots, celery, onions and tomato and aromatic seasonings.
From marinades, glazes and vegetables to soups, sides and slow cooker dishes, Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base adds flavor to all your favorite dishes.
Better Than Bouillon Seal of Authenticity.
1 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon is equal to 1 bouillon cube.
Refrigerate after opening.

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4.7 out of 5

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Customers like the ease of use, quality and versatility of the packaged soup and stew. They mention that it's convenient, makes a much better stock and that it works well in Instant pot recipes. They also appreciate the taste. However, some customers have different opinions on value and salt content.

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83 customers mention79 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the packaged soup and stew. They mention that it has great flavor and goes a long way. They like the product line and find it to be a great addition to the vegetarian kitchen. Some customers also appreciate that it is vegan.

"...ingredient for my big pots of homemade soups .. it provides perfect flavor..no need for additional spices...." Read more

"...it just as a hot drink when I have a queasy stomach ... the flavor is by far better than any other I have tried." Read more

"...cornstarch stir again and then add water and it always comes out with a wonderful taste. Of course, I do use other seasonings while cooking...." Read more

"Much better flavor than regular bouillon, adds a rich flavor to a sauce that I like to make that is wonderful over chicken...." Read more

34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the packaged soup and stew base. They mention it's a wonderful product, makes a much better stock, and is similar to making it yourself. Some say that it makes s o good base for their vegetable soups and stews, and a great addition to their cooking.

"Great base, great flavor, great everything...." Read more

"...Quality is good, but quality is small." Read more

"...Similar quality to making it yourself and many times better than dried bouillion, much more flavor plus you get some of the oils and less salt." Read more

"I've appreciated this product for several years. Makes a good base for my vegetable soups and stews...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the packaged soup and stew category. They mention that it works well in the Instant pot recipes, is the best for making soups, stews, and sauces, has much less sodium, and is very good in vegetarian dishes. It makes a great broth, and it's excellent to cook with. It's a good base for soups and a "great cheat for homemade soups".

"...base is easy to store - just pop it in the fridge - and can be used in any recipe that calls for any kind of broth. need beef broth? use this...." Read more

"...My mom and wife are vegetarians, my kids and I aren't. This is versatile and a good idea, but flavor is really not the same as broth and does take..." Read more

"...I must say that her soups are absolutely amazing, and I think this base is a significant adder to those culinary delights...." Read more

"This is the BEST for making soups, stews and sauces - NO chemicals - NO MSG's, etc. that are found in other flavor packets or bullion cubes, etc...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the packaged soup and stew to be convenient and easy to use. For example, they mention it's delicious and convenient for adding some punch to veggie, and it' s easier to use just the amount that they want rather than broth cubes.

"...Easy to use.. a teaspoon per cup of water.. dissolves instantly in hot water. I'm spoiled.. wouldn't even consider using anything else...." Read more

"Very easy to use, there's a little conversion chart right on the jar, so it's really easy to figure out how much of this you need...." Read more

"More convenient than ready made." Read more

"...my taste, it is more economical than broth cubes and it's easier to use just the amount that you want rather than trying to save a portion of a cube...." Read more

15 customers mention5 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the salt content of the packaged soup and stew. Some mention that it has a very high salt content, while others say that it is too salty.

"Good, but should offer low sodium versionI love salt, but too salty" Read more

"...(because this stuff has a lot of salt (and a lot of flavor!))...." Read more

"...1 tsp per cup of water makes the soup too salty. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the price, it costs way too much...." Read more

"...Be aware that it is very salty - so use small amounts until you reach the desired level of flavor." Read more

15 customers mention9 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the product. Some mention that it's a good price, while others say that it seems a little expensive.

"...Flavor is good to my taste, it is more economical than broth cubes and it's easier to use just the amount that you want rather than trying to save..." Read more

"...The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the price, it costs way too much...." Read more

"Great Value.." Read more

"...But you pay half the price at Walmart." Read more

8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the packaged soup and stew. Some mention that it lasts a long time and keeps really well, while others say that it came with glass broken and a small crack in the jar.

"...in a container of sour cream and you’re good to go, plus it lasts a long time, you get so much more than those dry packages, and you can also add it..." Read more

"My first order came with a small crack in the lid. Amazon quickly refunded my order and I bought it again...." Read more

"...jars and it lasts longer. Very Happy!" Read more

"Came with glass broken, product leaking all over bubble wrap." Read more

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Fran K.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST !!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023

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I always keep at least 3 jars of each on hand... chicken, beef, and vegetable. It's the most indispensable ingredient for my big pots of homemade soups .. it provides perfect flavor..no need for additional spices. Easy to use.. a teaspoon per cup of water.. dissolves instantly in hot water. I'm spoiled.. wouldn't even consider using anything else. This bouillon base keeps well in the fridge for a long time. Highly recommend.

8 people found this helpful

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Tulsa Books

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022

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Great base, great flavor, great everything. I even enjoy it just as a hot drink when I have a queasy stomach ... the flavor is by far better than any other I have tried.

7 people found this helpful

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Bluebird

Ditch your bullion and try this!

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021

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I used to use bullion in my recipes. NO more. This brand replaces all my soups, stews, among other things.
I love to cook chinese and instead of adding canned broth or those bouillon cubes. I just add some straight without diluting to my veggies and vegan meats stir it around and then add cornstarch stir again and then add water and it always comes out with a wonderful taste. Of course, I do use other seasonings while cooking. But this adds just the right amount of flavor and couldn't be easier to use.

6 people found this helpful

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stephaw

great price for a hard to find item

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014

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better than bouillon vegetable base is easy to store - just pop it in the fridge - and can be used in any recipe that calls for any kind of broth. need beef broth? use this. chicken stock? use this. i don't cook meat at home and eat a mainly vegetarian diet. better than bouillon vegetable base allows me to easily alter all my old meaty recipes to completely meat-free. i use it for stir fried meals to make yummy sauces. i've made yummy meaty-tasting risotto that was completely free of meat. i modified a potato soup that relied on 48oz of chicken broth using better than bouillon, and now it's completely vegetarian. and i recently tried making a vegetarian french onion soup using this base - and it came out delicious.

it can be high in sodium depending on your diet - the company does offer a low sodium option. there is also an organic option, but i am comfortable enough with the ingredient list in this that don't buy the more expensive organic base. they also offer chicken, beef, fish, mushroom, clam, ham, and turkey bases, as well as kosher options and gravy mixes. the pricing on amazon is the best i've been able to find for the more common bases, and of course with prime it can be even better.

5 people found this helpful

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SquirrelGirl

Yummy in my avocado sauce

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017

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Much better flavor than regular bouillon, adds a rich flavor to a sauce that I like to make that is wonderful over chicken.

6 fresh tomatillos
pulp from 3 small or two large avocados
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 poblano pepper (anaheim)
handful of baby spinach or spinach leaves
3/4 - 1 cup of water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon vegetable base

Place in a blender and blend until cilantro is in small specks. Refrigerate until needed. Over a chicken breast, serve with diced red bell peppers and toasted, chopped pecans (6-10 minutes at 350°F).

If you're feeling like you want something fancier, pound the chicken breast flat, and roll jellyroll-style with these ingredients:
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
6 chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
6 slices crunchy bacon, chopped
1-2 minced jalapeños
Bake for 45-55 minutes (until 165°F internal temp), add additional cheese on top in last 5 minutes after verifying temperature. Serve with chilled or warmed avocado sauce, bell peppers, and toasted almonds. Pair with garlic mashed potatoes. YUMMY!

11 people found this helpful

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katherine

good, verrrrry salty

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019

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Good, but should offer low sodium version
I love salt, but too salty

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Mary C.

This brand of "bouillon" is the best I've ever used - it makes my dishes very ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016

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This brand of "bouillon" is the best I've ever used - it makes my dishes very acceptable to meat eaters and gives me the flavor memories I like - kicks a gravy in to high gear - it is hard to find even in San Diego County - the brand is big but the vegetable base is the first to disappear from the shelves. I've used the low salt, organic, yada yada, they are all good but I go for the best price and right now this is it; it says concentrated - pay attention. My husband uses the Chicken and Clam base for his soups, pasta and stir fry dishes.

7 people found this helpful

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Lance Arthur

Makes an amazing dip

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022

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If you’re a fan of the Lipton onion soup dip, here’s a better alternative. Just a tablespoon in a container of sour cream and you’re good to go, plus it lasts a long time, you get so much more than those dry packages, and you can also add it to spinach dip for a zesty zing.

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Tastes great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2024

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Don’t be put off by the price (currently £9.99 at the time of writing this review). This is a great product and really enhances the flavour of your cooking. This can make a simple stew taste amazing! You only need a couple of spoons to add heaps of flavour. Well worth it and much better than standard stocks.

Amazon Customer

Missleading title

Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2018

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It said in the title and description that it was (6x8oz) so i assumed there would be six of them especially for the price of $33, yet i only recieved one.

2 people found this helpful

Hedgehog

as promised

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2023

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perfect as promises arrived in a separate pack could do with more protection although did arrive safe, it could have so easily smashed with the tissued aground it.

product fantastic, goes with everything. thanks to a friend who introduced me.

vic

Delicious

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2024

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Very handy in veggie cooking!

Vickie

Amazing flavour

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2017

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Love how this adds amazing flavour to my vegan dishes, it's unique. Now my tastes buds have adjusted to this product a stock cube will not do, in my cooking. The only con is that it takes weeks to arrive, worth the wait. Will order 2 or 3 in future at once

5 people found this helpful

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