Where to get ‘Jewish penicillin’ in New York City right now

L iebman’s named in NY Jewish Week’s featured on “Where To Get ‘Jewish Penicillin’ in New York City Right Now” in 2021.

While doctors and government officials are working hard to develop treatments for those who’ve caught COVID-19, people turn to what they know to relieve symptoms like sore throat, congestion and an aching body: soup. And, of course, in times like these, not just any soup will do. “Jewish penicillin” — yes, hot, silky, chicken soup — is in demand across the city.

“This Bronx institution — in business since 1953 — takes pride in their old-school chicken soup that comes with a choice of noodles, matzah balls, kreplach, rice or kasha. Food writer Leah Koenig described their soup as golden in color served with a “butter-soft matzah ball.”