I never ate anything while drinking. Yeah..make soup in a crockpot Holds! I just made some and ate all of it! I used a leftover ham bone...lotsa the dried beef or chicken boullion, I like to use. Throw in spices u like, and vegies, vegies, vegies! I love soup and it seems to give me energy, cuz its nutritious. add diced potatoes and diced meat too. Dont forget the Worchestire Sauce, YUM! I hate tryin to spell Worschestire..lol