The Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a Teapot

Chainaki is a warming stew for harsh winters and tumultuous times

Rows of teapots slowly simmering the chainaki, a traditional meat soup that’s the ultimate winter comfort food for Afghans. Photos: Hikmat Noori

There is a certain method to having the chainaki, a wholesome meat soup made in a teapot, called “chainak” in the Afghan language of Dari.

First, you take the large naan that comes with every serving and break into tiny…