3 healthy soup recipes for better skin
We’re still in the thick of winter. You’re not alone if you notice your skin is drier and duller than usual. While there’s plenty of skincare advice you can follow, don’t forget that what you eat can hugely affect your skin’s appearance. Check out these soup recipe ideas for glowing skin all throughout winter.
1. Carrot, turmeric, and ginger soup
Carrots, turmeric, and ginger all work together in this soup to promote skin health. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which helps keep skin more resistant to damage. Turmeric and ginger are superfoods that are packed with antioxidants, helping to fight free radicals, slow down signs of aging, and brighten skin.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1-liter vegetable stock
- Lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf and cook for ten minutes
- Add the ginger, turmeric, and garlic
- Mix well and cook for five minutes
- Pour in the stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes
- Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup using a hand blender until it is smooth and creamy
- Pour in a bowl and garnish with lime juice and cilantro
The recipe makes four servings
2. Bone broth pho
Bone broth is excellent for maintaining the skin’s overall health — it contains tons of minerals, like collagen and amino acids, that’ll make your skin look radiant. Plus, the spices found in this recipe contain anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bone broth
- 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 onion, cut into quarters
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2-star anise pods
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 5 ounces rice noodles
- 7 ounces beef tenderloin, sliced paper thin
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime
- 1 green onion, chopped
Directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the bone broth, spices, garlic, and fish sauce
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes
- Strain the broth and return the strained broth to the pot
- Over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil and add the rice noodles, cooking them until they are soft
- Remove from heat and split the noodles and broth between two bowls
- Place raw beef slices into the pho, which will cook immediately
- Garnish with fresh mint, lime, and green onion
The recipe makes two servings
3. Roasted tomato soup
Tomatoes deliver a great source of vitamin C to keep skin glowing. They are also rich in the antioxidant lycopene, which reduces inflammation. With a high water content, tomatoes hydrate the skin to keep it healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
- Heat over to 425 degrees, and spread the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and dried thyme on a large sheet pan
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 40 minutes
- Transfer the contents of the sheet pan to a blender; add vegetable stock, lemon juice, and salt
- Blend until smooth and heat up again
The recipe makes two servings.
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References
1. “10 Foods That Work Harder Than Makeup to Make Your Skin Glow,” Best Health, July 16, 2019
