The soup base is the soul of a hot pot. It can get very complicated if made from scratch, since it requires a handful of spices and special ingredients specific to different regions of China. It’s highly recommended to go with ready-to-use hot pot broth and there are many variations available to fit your preferred flavor profile.
For those that prefer to keep it light, there is the clear broth and the mushroom infused option. For others who enjoy a bit more flavor complexity, try the tomato soup base. Nevertheless, anyone that loves spicy food can venture with the mala spicy option.
