3 Warming Broths to Make Ahead for Busy Weeknights

There's something properly comforting about a pot of broth on the hob, and the best part is that a batch made on a quiet evening will happily see you through several busy ones later in the week.

1. Tomato and basil

Simple, warming, and endlessly adaptable — add a tin of beans or leftover chicken to make it more of a meal.

2. Chicken and ginger

A gentler, warming option that's especially good on a cold evening or when you're after something easy on the stomach.

3. Miso and vegetable

Quick to put together and endlessly flexible depending on whatever vegetables need using up in the fridge.

Why make-ahead works so well

Broths generally keep for 3-4 days in the fridge and often taste better the next day once the flavours have settled. Twenty minutes on a Sunday can genuinely cover a few weeknights when there's no energy left for cooking from scratch.