Also means
stock
Usage Note
Brühe is the clear liquid from simmering meat, bones or vegetables, used as a base or sipped on its own. Gemüsebrühe is vegetable stock. Plural Brühen is rare.
Examples
"Die Suppe beginnt mit einer kräftigen Brühe."
Natural Translation
The soup starts with a strong broth.
Literal Translation
The soup begins with a strong broth.

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