In a recipe it calls for chicken broth not the condensed variety what does this mean?

When a recipe calls for chicken broth, it means you need regular, unconcentrated chicken broth. This is the kind that comes in cartons or cans and is ready to use.

Condensed chicken broth is a concentrated version that has had most of the water removed. It needs to be diluted with water before using.

Here's how to tell the difference:

* Regular broth: Usually comes in cartons or cans and is labeled simply as "chicken broth."

* Condensed broth: Comes in cans and will be labeled as "condensed chicken broth" or "chicken broth concentrate."

If a recipe doesn't specify, it's usually safe to assume they mean regular broth.