I am not a great lover of soups, in fact it is the recipe I make the least in my kitchen, but one thing I am sure of is that when I am sick it is the only thing that provokes me and I feel an incredible relief in my body, it seems that all discomfort goes away and I feel better.
You're right that a soupy dish eaten when our bodies are not well does have a wonderful effect. I'm glad my dad enjoyed it so much even though it took him a long time to finish it!!!