A brief history of chicken soup, the ‘Jewish penicillin’ (2024)

Way before Campbell’s iconic cans, Jews around the world prepared the savory broth. We take a closer look at its unique origins, just in time for Yom Kippur

A brief history of chicken soup, the ‘Jewish penicillin’ (1)

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A brief history of chicken soup, the ‘Jewish penicillin’ (2)

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Chicken soup is the undoubtable symbol of Jewish cuisine. But the hot broth — made of scarce and expensive fresh meat — was not always readily available in every Eastern European Jewish community.

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A brief history of chicken soup, the ‘Jewish penicillin’ (2024)
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