Swanson Broth, Vegetable

Swanson® Vegetable Broth is a familiar, pantry-friendly staple you’ll spot in the soup/stock aisle alongside canned broths, bouillon cubes, and cooking wines. Packaged in a 32-oz shelf-stable carton, it’s presented as an everyday cooking essential for home cooks who want a quick flavor boost without a lot of fuss. It fits well into weekend brunches (for simmered greens or savory grain dishes), meal-prep Sundays when batches of rice, soups, and sauces are assembled, and even storm-prep or pantry-stocking trips as a versatile liquid base. Swanson’s brand voice leans mainstream and reliable — long-standing, value-oriented, and aimed at busy families and home cooks seeking convenience with a touch of “real” ingredient credibility. Label claims such as “no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives,” “gluten-free,” “non-GMO,” and “vegetarian” create a mild health halo that reassures shoppers without venturing into premium organic positioning. On the ingredient side you’ll find concentrated vegetable juices, salt, cane sugar, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables and “natural flavoring,” reflecting industrial-scale preparation; it’s a processed commercial broth designed for consistent, shelf-stable performance. Sensory notes: a clear, light amber liquid with a thin, silky mouthfeel, an umami-forward savory aroma from yeast extract and onion notes, and a noticeably salty finish (high sodium). The ritual of use is simple — pour into a pot to simmer soups and stews, deglaze a pan, or replace water when cooking grains to add depth; it’s convenience-first cooking, intended to make everyday meals quicker and more flavorful.