(Like a TikTok Filter, But Edible)
You could spend a fortune on face serums, collagen powders, and snail goo creams—or you could make this soup. I mean, sure, skincare is important. But glowing skin starts with what’s going in, not just what’s being slapped on.
Enter: Carrot & Cumin Skin-Glow Soup, your new solo-friendly recipe for radiant skin, a happy gut, and a low-effort, big-payoff lunch or dinner. It’s sweet, earthy, comforting, and built around the humble carrot—nature’s answer to “I’ve been staying up too late and drinking not enough water.”
With just four ingredients (plus an optional upgrade for creamy drama), it’s a one-pot, no-fuss beauty ritual you can eat. And best of all, it won’t leave your fridge full of sad half-used produce.
✨ Why This Soup Works: Skin Health on a Spoon
You know those fancy “glow from within” smoothies that cost $14 and taste vaguely like grass? This isn’t that. It’s better—warm, spiced, and packed with beta-carotene, the plant-based precursor to vitamin A, which your body uses for:
- Skin cell regeneration
- Oil production regulation (bye, breakouts)
- Immune health (because healthy skin = strong barrier)
Plus:
- Carrots provide vitamin C and antioxidants, too, for extra skin resilience
- Cumin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that support digestion and detoxification
- Olive oil adds healthy fats that help you absorb all that skin-loving vitamin A more effectively
This soup is like skincare’s delicious cousin. Glow guaranteed.*
(*Results may vary depending on how much water you’ve had and whether you’ve been sleeping.)
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 1)
All you need to look radiant and feel smug:
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup vegetable stock (low-salt preferred)
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp olive oil
🧁 Optional upgrade:
- Swirl in 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt or tahini for creaminess and extra nutrients
🛒 Got carrots? You’re halfway there. Got cumin? You’re basically glowing already.
🥄 Instructions (Still in Your Robe? No Problem.)
- Sauté the carrots
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots and cumin. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are fragrant and lightly golden. - Simmer it down
Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10–12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. - Blend
Use a stick blender in the pot (or transfer to a blender if needed) and blend until silky smooth. If you’re into rustic textures, leave it a bit chunky—no judgement. - Swirl in yoghurt or tahini
(Optional but fabulous.) This adds a velvety finish and extra skin-loving fats and protein. - Taste and season
Add salt and pepper if needed. Spoon into your favourite bowl and pretend you’re at a wellness retreat instead of in your slippers.
💡 Nutritional Highlights (Per Serve)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~120 kcal |
| Protein | ~2g (5g with yoghurt) |
| Fibre | ~3g |
| Vitamin A | ~300% RDI (yes, really) |
| Hero Nutrients | Beta-carotene, vitamin C, healthy fats |
🥕 Fun fact: Your body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A more efficiently when paired with fat—so that olive oil or yoghurt isn’t just for taste. It’s science, baby.
🔁 Soup Tips & Glowy Swaps
- Don’t have cumin?
Try ground coriander or a pinch of cinnamon for a different flavour twist. - Make it spicier:
Add a tiny pinch of chilli or paprika while sautéing the carrots. - Want more protein?
Add red lentils while simmering (about 1 tbsp), then blend it all up for a thicker, more filling bowl. - No blender?
Just mash it with a fork or potato masher for a chunky rustic soup. - Leftover-friendly?
Absolutely. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of stock or water.
💁 Why I Call This the “Monday Reset Soup”
This is my go-to when:
- I’ve eaten like a bin chicken over the weekend
- My skin’s feeling dull and dry
- I want to eat healthy without pulling out 12 ingredients
- I need to feel a bit fancy without actual effort
It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’re taking care of yourself—even if the rest of your life is a little chaotic (hello, laundry pile).
💬 Got a Secret Skin Food?
Are you on the beta-carotene bandwagon? Do you swear by sweet potato, sunflower seeds, or just drinking absurd amounts of water? Drop your skin-friendly food faves in the comments.
👇 Let’s build the ultimate edible skincare menu.
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