Remove it carefully from the heat and set on a high table or counter then add a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil. Drape a towel over your head and lower your face over the pot so you can inhale the aromatic vapors. Keep your face a safe distance from the hot side of the pot and from the water so you don't get burned. An alternative is to use a clean washcloth soaked with hot water and add the Eucalyptus essential oil. Place it on the floor of your shower, close the door and inhale while you scrub your outside.
Chicken soup is such a common suggestion for colds it has become a standard for jokes.
Any thin soup will help but there is some reason to believe chicken broth contains ingredients that also help. But if you don't like chicken or are tired of it, try beef or turkey or any thin, water soup. Spicy ingredients also help. Cayenne or chili peppers help clear the sinuses. Garlic has antibiotic and anti viral components and is an expectorant to help you cough up bacteria from your lungs.