What is "chicken soup"

n. 1 Any soup made with either pieces of chicken or chicken broth as its main ingredient, often thought to cure everyday illnesses such as the common cold. 2 (label en figuratively) A cure for a wide variety of illnesses or other problems. 3 (label en figuratively) A mixed-up mush.

n. soup made from chicken broth

Chicken soup is a soup made from chicken, simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth, often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta, dumplings, or grains such as rice and barley. Chicken soup has acquired the reputation of a folk remedy for colds and influenza, and in many countries is considered a comfort food.

Chicken Soup is an American sitcom that aired on ABC, starring Jackie Mason and Lynn Redgrave.

Chicken soup may refer to:

• Chicken soup
• Chicken Soup (TV series), 1989 series
• "Chicken Soup", a 1976 song by Angel from Helluva Band
• "Chicken Soup", a 1993 song by Saint Etienne from So Tough