Stew vs. soup vs. chili: Do you know the difference between these three? When I’m craving something comforting, there’s nothing better than a big ole’ bowl of soup, stew or chili.

Chicken soup is synonymous with comfort, nourishment, and warmth; serving a steaming bowl is a simple act of care, whether it's for yourself, your family, a friend, or a neighbor.

When added to a brothy (or watery, even) soup, and left to simmer for 20-30 minutes, the rice breaks down, releasing its starch and thickening the liquid that it's cooking in.

So, to maximize the health benefits of chicken soup, I recommend a homemade variety, which can be prepared with carrots, celery, fresh garlic, herbs and spices, to name a few ingredients.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the carrot, celery, and onion, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the chestnuts, and cook for 4 minutes. Add ...

As chicken cooks, it releases an amino acid resembling properties in medicine used to fight infections such as bronchitis. And in 2000, a study found that chicken soup may also reduce inflammation ...

"For 45 years, the broth of our soup has never been thrown away after a day's cooking," says Nattapong Kaweenuntawong, who tends his beef noodle soup, called neua tune, with his mother and wife.