what is the difference between broth, soup, and stew?

Question

is there a difference?

Answer 1

Yes.

Broth ---no meat or veggies just clear (like chicken or beef broth).

Soup ---has veggies or veggies and meat and enough liquid that it requires a bowl to serve it.

Stew---veggies or veggies and meat with little liquid and one can serve it on a plate since its a thick mixture.

Answer 2

Broth is a component of soups and stews. It can also be consumed by itself as a hot drink, similar to consomme. Generally speaking, a soup consists of broth with meat or vegetables or both added to it. The additions to the broth float in the soup and are not a part of the broth. You can remove the meat and veggies and still have broth left. Stew, as a verb, means to cook something in water or a broth until it partially disintegrates into the broth and thickens it. You can stew meat, fruit or vegetables, or any combination thereof. Stewed prunes, for instance, are stewed in water until they're soft and the water takes on the color and flavor of the prunes. Same for stewed tomatoes. The differences between stew and soup are so subtle that you will never be able to say absolutely that anything you call a soup will not be called a stew in another area or country. And don't even get me started on bisques, chowders and compotes.

Answer 3

Broth is the liquid, and only the liquid. Stew is a sorta-soup with the broth thickened into more of a gravy. Soup is really everything in between.

Answer 4

Stock= A reduced, flavor packed base mix with water for broth.
Broth= Usually a plain soup starter made from Stock.
Soup= Broth with solids added (carrots, cellery, etc...)
Stew= Soup with a thickening agent added

Answer 5

Broth is stock (chicken, beef) without any solids in it like meat or veggies. Soup is broth with meat, veggies, noodles, etc. Stew is much thicker and not made with broth.

Answer 6

A broth is generally clear and/or all liquid in consistency. A stew generally has a thicker gravy.

Answer 7

Broth is a clear liquid,
Soups are clear liquids to a light gravey usaully with light sides like veggies and or noodles.
Stews are a hearty mix of veggie chunks, Meat chunks and a think gravy.

Answer 8

Broth is meat and veges simmered and strained.
Soup is meat, veges chopped small and or beans cooked and liquid consistency.
Stew is meat and veges including potatoes which is usually cut more chunky and is thickened and cook slowly and for a longer time than soup.

Answer 9

Broth is just the juice.Soup is juice with something in it.Stew is a meat & potaos & veggies combo.

Answer 10

Volume.