chicken soupn.
/ˌtʃɪk(ᵻ)n ˈsuːp/, U.S. /ˌtʃɪkən ˈsup/ A soup made with chicken; esp. a simple clear broth popularly considered as a remedy for all ailments or valued for its restorative properties (also figurative).Chicken soup is often associated with Jewish culture (cf. Jewish penicillin n. at Jewish adj. Compounds).
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1733 V. La Chapelle Mod. Cook I. 37 All these Chicken Soops may be made without forcing.
1890 Judge 24 May 110/2 (advt.) Too tired to eat... At such a time did you ever have the appetite awakened by a few spoonfuls of clear, hot consomme or chicken soup?
1946 Wisconsin Jewish Chron. 12 Apr. 2/6 (advt.) The Passover draws near Don't reminisce over yesterday's dishes Just order Jenn's chicken soup with knishes. Smart People Go to Joe Plotkin's.
1961 Partners Oct. 29/2 It's not chicken soup. It's Jewish penicillin. Good for broken legs, split lips, rheumatism, sniffles.
1998 Chicago Tribune 19 Jan. i 6/4 Others believe that John Paul's visit is chicken soup for the soul—that, no matter what happens, it simply can't hurt.
2005 Independent 18 Jan. (Review section) 19/3 As it claims, this cream is both nourishing and comforting—the chicken soup of the beauty world.
2010 N.Y. Mag. 29 Nov. 54/2 What I love here is the chicken soup, a reliable spirit-lifter when I'm sick and stuck in my apartment.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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