Better Than Bouillon, Beef Base, Made from Roasted Beef and Natural juicesonly 1 Tsp. Better Than Bouillon equals 1 bouillon cube or 8 oz. Can of broth.Basic Stock Directions:Dissolve 1 teaspoon (equal to 1 bouillon cube) Organic Beef Base in 8 oz. Boiling water. For each quart of stock needed, use 1 1/2 tablespoons Beef Base. Use basic stock for soups, sauces and gravies, or to cook vegetables, rice or pasta with more flavor.Recipe for Vegetable Beef Soup:Dissolve 6 tablespoons base in 2 quarts water in soup pot. Add 3-10 oz. Packages frozen mixed vegetables, 2-12 oz. Cans roast beef (or 1 1/2 lbs. Precooked diced beef) and 1 small (14 1/2 oz.) Can of whole diced tomato. Bring to boil, simmer 10-15 minutes. Makes 4 quarts finished soup.Refrigerate after opening.Certified Organic by QAI Shelf Life: 730 Days