Simmer a pot of chicken soup. He loves the meat, you love the broth, and everyone says their own way of eating is more nutritious. In reality, it depends on the situation.
The protein content in meat is much higher than in the broth; soluble nutrients like potassium easily dissolve in water; while insoluble components like calcium and iron are harder to dissolve into the soup. This means: not all the nutrients from the raw ingredients dissolve into the broth. Only some water-soluble vitamins, minerals, fats, and proteins dissolve into the soup, while other nutrients remain in the meat.
In other words, the nutritional content in the meat is far higher than in the broth, and the nutrients are not all in the soup. Therefore, if you want to better obtain nutrients like protein, calcium, and iron, it's recommended to eat more meat.
Of course, this doesn't mean the soup is not nutritious. For example, besides containing a large amount of water and being suitable for rehydration, the aforementioned chicken broth also contains small amounts of free amino acids, B vitamins, calcium, potassium, and other nutrients, making it especially suitable for people who are weak after surgery or have indigestion.
Additionally, special attention should be paid when drinking soup: certain groups of people, such as those with high uric acid or gout patients, should be cautious with rich meat broths; try to use less salt in the soup; it's not advisable to frequently drink very oily broths; you can choose more ingredients like fish, lean meat, skinless poultry, and lean ribs; when the soup is too greasy, it's recommended to skim the oil off the top.