Monsoons are in full swing across the country – the gusty winds and showers offering respite from the summer heat. This is the time when the air begins to get nippy, giving rise to cravings for food such as piping hot pakodas or a cup of tea. A soup (or broth) can also be a delicious way to satiate our hunger in this weather, while comforting and soothing the soul. Actor and producer Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to share a delightful soup that she had recently. Take a look:

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“Chicken soup for the soul,” wrote the 38-year-old actor in the caption of the story, referring to the popular book series, which contains inspiring stories and personal anecdotes written by people based on their own lives. The soup that she shared a picture of was a thick chicken soup that included chopped carrots and Fusilli pasta in it. Priyanka Chopra‘s chicken soup looked like the perfectly delicious broth to savour on a rainy evening!

A classic chicken soup recipe is made with chicken and its stock, simmered with chicken pieces or additional ingredients such as vegetables or noodles. Chicken soup is known to be a warm, comforting broth which is nutritionally rich and can make for a great meal by itself. A single 100 grams serving of chicken soup contains up to 5% of your daily requirement of Sodium and Protein as per the USDA. A bowl of chicken soup often finds its way to several weight loss plans since it boosts good health and also keeps one satiated for longer.

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So, take notes from Priyanka Chopra’s chicken soup and make your own delicious version of it today! The best part about the recipe is that there is so much room for creativity. There is no end to the number of additional ingredients you can put into the broth, so take your pick and add what you like. For some more delicious chicken soup recipes, check out the ones we have here.