What is the difference between broth and stock? Stocks and broth are not exactly the same, but can be used same way in recipes. Let’s go over some of their differences: – The main difference is that broths are made with meat and stock is made with the bones (no meat). – Stock starts out by roasting the bones only (from turkey, chicken, meat), to give it a richer flavor and color. – Broth is made with poultry, fish, or even vegetables simmered in water. Stock adds thickness to a recipe while broth will adds more liquid and also seasoning. You could water down stock to make it more like a broths’ consistency.