Onion And Garlic Soup To Increase Defenses

The combination of onion and garlic brings many benefits. It is a very powerful natural remedy to prevent certain diseases and maintain a balanced diet. 

Onion and garlic soup is an ideal recipe to increase your defenses. Garlic and onion are two foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

As you already know, a good diet is fundamental to increase your defenses and fight diseases.

Onion and garlic soup is an increasingly popular recipe to prevent but also to fight against certain diseases, such as the flu.

Garlic and onion indeed have antibiotic properties.

Discover our recipe for onion and garlic soup here. Do not hesitate to reproduce it at home!

Onion and garlic soup: the ingredients 

• 3 onions
• 1 carrot
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small turnip
• 1 cup of vegetable broth (570 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 pinch of mustard powder
• Pepper and salt

Onion and garlic soup: the preparation 

• Finely slice the onion.
• Peel the garlic cloves and crush them using a mortar.
• Wash the carrot, peel it and cut it into pieces.
• Do the same with the turnip.
• In a saucepan, pour the olive oil and heat over low heat.
• Add the onions, carrot, garlic and turnip.
• Brown the vegetables over low heat so that they take on a nice golden color.
• Pepper and salt as you wish.
• Add the bay leaf, mustard and vegetable broth.
• Stir well so as to incorporate all the ingredients.
• When cooking is complete, remove the bay leaf.
• Pepper and salt again if you feel it is necessary.

Onion and garlic soup: the benefits 

Garlic and onion have many properties. Strengthening the immune system is one of their most important properties : they provide defenses and prevent infections and diseases.

Let’s take a closer look at the properties of each ingredient.

Onion and garlic soup: the properties of onion

Onion:

• acts as a natural anti-inflammatory
• has antibiotic and antibacterial properties
• fights intestinal parasites in the body
• helps reduce high blood pressure
• removes toxins from the body 
• stimulates digestion and prevents bloating and constipation
• increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL) and eliminates excess bad cholesterol (LDL)
• acts as an expectorant (known for its restorative effect in strong coughs)
• helps unclog the airways
• regulates blood sugar levels
• reduces and relieves flu-like symptoms 

Onion and garlic soup: the properties of garlic

Garlic:

• acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and antibiotic
• has antiseptic and antibacterial properties
• promotes the elimination of toxic substances and heavy metals in the body (in short, it purifies the body)
• acts as a vasodilator
• helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and blood pressure
• is excellent for the respiratory system (it also acts as an expectorant)
• improves problems directly related to the liver
• is the ally of the gastrointestinal system (colitis, diarrhea, etc.)
• dramatically relieves arthritis
• is an excellent ally for diabetics 

Any soup made with natural ingredients is a great option, and not just in winter but all year round.

Regarding the nutritional aspect, the combination of onion and garlic is excellent for enhancing the individual properties of each ingredient.

Thanks to this presentation, you will increase your defenses and relieve flu symptoms. Consume this soup without moderation!

Besides being delicious and satisfying, this garlic and onion soup recipe is super easy to prepare.

It is an ideal recipe to fight against the cold in winter. On your apron!