Understanding the best uses for stock and broth is key to helping you get the most out of your culinary creations. Stock is ideal for main meat dishes and gravies, while broth is perfect for soups and side dishes. Swanson® broth is an essential ingredient to add flavor to soups and side dishes that don't have a strong flavor of their own, while Swanson® stock is a foundational ingredient used to enhance the rich and meaty flavors and juiciness of your main meat dishes and gravies. Use Swanson® broth for a finished, highly seasoned flavor. Use Swanson® stock for a rich and robust base with a meaty flavor.