Bases, Broth & Gravies
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Soup Bases, Broth & Gravy Mixes for Food Service
Soup bases, ready-to-use broth, gravy and poutine sauce mixes, and simmer sauces for Canadian restaurants, cafeterias, care homes and caterers.
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Canada’s Source for Soup Bases & Gravy
Paste bases, powders and ready-to-use broth
ChickenPieces.com sells soup bases and gravies in food service sizes: Knorr, Campbell’s, Stafford, Minor’s, Luda, Gordon Choice, Trio and Patak’s, from 1 lb paste tubs to 15 kg powder bags.
Kitchens use bases to build soups, sauces and gravies in-house, and use ready-to-use broth and gravy mixes where speed matters. Gluten-free, low-sodium and no-added-MSG options are labelled in the product name.
Brands We Carry
Name brands, sold by the bag, bottle or case
Knorr
Professional soup bases, gravies and sauces.
ManufacturerCampbell’s
Ready-to-use broth, stock and condensed soups.
ManufacturerStafford
Canadian powdered soup and gravy bases.
Canadian brandMinor’s
Paste bases with no added MSG.
ManufacturerLuda
Canadian soup bases, including low-sodium and gluten-free.
Canadian madeGordon Choice & Trio
Gravy, au jus and poutine mixes.
Distributor brandWhat’s In This Category
Everything ships from our Calgary warehouse
Soup Bases
- Paste bases
- Powder bases
- Low-sodium and gluten-free
Broth & Stock
- Ready-to-use broth
- Frozen stock bases
Gravy
- Brown gravy mix
- Au jus
- Poutine sauce mix
Simmer Sauces
- Curry and butter sauces
- Thai-style soups
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for Canadian buyers
What is the difference between a soup base, a stock and a broth?
A stock is a liquid simmered from bones and vegetables, rich in body. A broth is a lighter, seasoned liquid made mainly from meat or vegetables and ready to serve. A soup base is a concentrated paste or powder that makes stock or broth when dissolved in hot water, so kitchens do not need to simmer for hours. Paste bases usually taste closer to scratch stock; powders store longer and cost less per litre.
How much soup base makes a litre of broth?
Most paste bases are used at about 15 to 20 g per litre of water, roughly 1 tablespoon per litre, and most powder bases at about 10 to 15 g per litre. That means a 1 lb (454 g) tub of paste makes about 22 to 30 L of broth. Always follow the ratio on the label, then adjust to taste, since bases are salted. For sauces and gravies, use the base at a stronger ratio for more flavour.
Do soup bases need to be refrigerated?
Paste soup bases should be refrigerated after opening and used within the time on the label, usually several months. Powder bases and gravy mixes are shelf-stable and only need a cool, dry place with the lid closed tightly to keep out moisture, which makes powder clump. Frozen stock bases stay frozen until use. Ready-to-use broth cartons must be refrigerated once opened and used within about 7 to 10 days.
What makes poutine gravy different from regular brown gravy?
Poutine gravy is a thinner, peppery brown gravy made to soak into fries without making them soggy too quickly. It is traditionally a little sweeter and more savoury than a standard brown gravy and is served very hot over fresh cheese curds so they soften without fully melting. Canadian brands such as Berthelet, Kingsey and Gordon Choice make dedicated poutine sauce mixes that are mixed with water and simmered.
Are there low-sodium and gluten-free soup bases?
Yes. Many food service bases come in low-sodium, gluten-free and no-added-MSG versions, which matter for care homes, hospitals and schools. Luda offers low-sodium gluten-free bases, and Minor’s and Gordon Choice offer no-added-MSG options. Look for the claim in the product name and confirm it on the label. Low-sodium bases let the cook control the final salt level, which is useful when building sauces that reduce.
How much is shipping and how fast does it arrive?
Shipping is a flat $16.50 anywhere in Canada and free on orders over $199 before tax. Orders are processed in 2 to 3 business days (cut-off 10:00 AM MST, Monday to Friday) and Canadian transit takes 2 to 6 business days. We also ship to the United States, with duties and taxes shown at checkout. See the Shipping page for full details.
Soup bases, broth and gravy in Canada
Buy soup bases, broth and gravy mixes online in Canada: Knorr, Campbell’s, Stafford, Minor’s and Luda bases, Gordon Choice and Trio gravy and poutine mixes, and ready-to-use broth by the case. Flat $16.50 shipping, free over $199. Shipping across Canada from Calgary, Alberta.