Why every culture has a healing broth ^3.1%

BBC - By Doris Lam - 3/5/2026, 1:00 PM

Hasty Generalization 16.8% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 9.2% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 8.2%

Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before they became a wellness trend. What do you eat when you need comfort? The answer varies depending on where you're from, but it's likely some form of broth, served steaming in a bowl. In the US, it may be chicken noodle soup,... more