Does cooking vegetables in soup destroy nutrients? The surprising truth about broth's benefits
                                
                                
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                                Surprisingly, while some nutrients like Vitamin C can be degraded by heat, consuming the broth in which you cook vegetables helps you retain and absorb many of the water-soluble vitamins and minerals that leach out. So, **does cooking vegetables in soup destroy nutrients**? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.