3 Seasonal Soup Recipes That'll Make Your Skin Glow

3 healthy soup recipes for better skin

As winter continues to make its presence known, many of us experience dry, dull skin that feels less vibrant than usual. The cold air, combined with indoor heating, can strip moisture from your skin, leaving it in need of extra care and nourishment. While topical skincare products certainly play a role in combating winter skin woes, don’t forget that the food you eat can be just as important in supporting your skin’s health. Certain ingredients, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, can help promote a glowing, healthy complexion even when the weather is less than ideal. If you’re looking to boost your skin from the inside out, try incorporating these nourishing and delicious soup recipes into your winter meal rotation for healthier, more radiant skin.

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

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 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

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

Recipe makes two servings.

Nourish your skin from within

With these three hearty soup recipes, you can nourish your skin from within, helping to combat dryness and dullness all winter long. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like beta-carotene, collagen, and vitamin C, each soup offers a unique combination of nutrients that work together to support skin health and promote a glowing complexion. Whether you’re enjoying the anti-aging benefits of carrots and turmeric, the collagen-boosting power of bone broth, or the hydration and inflammation-fighting properties of tomatoes, these soups are a simple and delicious way to give your skin the care it deserves. So, the next time you’re craving comfort food, remember that a bowl of these healthy soups can do wonders for your skin.

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