Chicken broth, long touted as a remedy for colds and stomach ailments, is validated by nutrition experts like Stéphanie Bieler from the Swiss Society for Nutrition. Properly prepared broth, rich in ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and herbs, can aid recovery by replenishing lost salts and offering anti-inflammatory benefits. Research by Stephen Rennard at the University of Nebraska in 2000 confirmed that chicken broth alleviates cold symptoms. Other soups, such as oatmeal broth, are also gentle on the stomach, making them ideal for recovery during illnesses or postpartum healing.