In a pot, finely chop 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 leeks, and 2 carrots and sauté them in oil. Add 2 zucchini cut into cubes, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté again. Add water until the vegetables are just covered and cook until tender. Blend all the cooked ingredients directly in the pot using an immersion blender. Stir in 1 tablespoon of cream and bring to a brief boil. Enjoy your meal.

About This Recipe

Before we get to our recipe, we would like to mention the health benefits of a few vegetables we used while preparing our soup. Here they are;

Onion;
*Onion contains natural antibiotic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. Thanks to these compounds, it boosts the body's resistance against illness.
*Onion is one of the vegetables that helps prevent cancer. By its nature, onion inhibits the growth of cancerous cells.
*It is good for insomnia.
*It protects intestinal health.
*It strengthens the nervous system, thereby protecting the brain.
*It balances blood sugar and provides benefits against diabetes.
*It soothes the digestive system.
*It increases sexual vitality.
*It strengthens bones.
*It acts as a protector against heart disease.
*Onion means a strong memory.
*It protects women's bodies during menopause and reduces the risk of developing certain conditions during this period.

Zucchini;
*It is effective in preventing joint pain and strengthening spinal structure.
*Thanks to the iron, magnesium, and zinc minerals found in zucchini, it reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis.
*Rich in potassium and magnesium, zucchini lowers bad cholesterol levels and prevents the onset of heart disease.
*It strengthens the immune system against summertime allergies.
*It provides the body with resistance against upper respiratory tract conditions.
*It fights cancer by preventing the proliferation of free radicals in the body.
*Thanks to the lutein it contains, it prevents eye diseases such as cataracts that can cause blindness.
*It helps the body eliminate harmful toxins through urine and stool.

Carrot;
*The beta-carotene it contains is truly a youth elixir. It delays aging.
*It protects and helps renew the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is known to reduce complaints of diarrhea and constipation.
*It protects our body from the harmful side effects of free radicals. Regularly consuming carrots reduces the risk of degenerative diseases.
*Beta-carotene found in carrots provides serious protection especially against lung, oral, and breast cancer.
*It is perfectly suited for stomach health. It relieves heartburn and is also helpful in the treatment of conditions such as gastritis and ulcers.
*It resolves digestive problems in infants.
*It balances blood sugar.
*It strengthens the immune system.
*It refreshes the mind.
*It reduces the risk of stroke.

Come on into the kitchen for our Healing Vegetable Soup recipe. You should definitely try our Eggplant Soup recipe sometime too. Bon appétit in advance…