The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup: Recipes and Lore to Comfort Body and Soul

The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup: Recipes and Lore to Comfort Body and Soul by Mimi Sheraton is a thoughtful, deeply researched tribute to one of the world’s most universal comfort foods. Drawing on Sheraton’s decades as a food writer, traveler, and former New York Times restaurant critic, the book gathers more than 100 international chicken soup recipes while exploring the stories, traditions, and memories that make the dish feel both personal and global. From homey broths with noodles, rice, dumplings, vegetables, and herbs to regional variations shaped by Jewish, European, Asian, Latin American, and other foodways, Sheraton treats chicken soup as both nourishment and cultural history. Warm, smart, and richly comforting, The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup is a wonderful pick for readers who love culinary lore, traditional recipes, and cookbooks that connect everyday food to family, travel, and heritage.