Warm, comforting, and packed with nutrients, this broccoli soup brings a delightful twist with coconut milk and a hint of curry spice. Perfect for cozy nights, it’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your skin!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 good-sized yellow onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- a head of broccoli
- 1 zucchini
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 – 2 tbspnutritional yeast
- 2 cups stalk (chicken or veg)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- sea salt and cayenne pepper to your liking
How To Make
1. Coarsely chop yellow onion & garlic.
2. At the same time, heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a saucepan
3. Get some colour on your onions, and sauté them for a few minutes in the coconut oil.
4. Add your curry spice, to the onions. Optional: Sprinkle in some extra turmeric
5. In your blender, coarsely chop your zucchini and broccoli (stems included), and add them to your saucepan with the onions
6. Let the veggies get fragrant for a second and then add in your liquids
7. Bring to a simmer and let it build flavor for at least 10 minutes
8. Blend together using an immersion blender or by carefully adding everything back to your blender
9. Adjust spices as necessary.
ENJOY!
Skin Benefits
Broccoli
Rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants, broccoli helps boost collagen production & fights free radical damage, promoting youthful, firm skin.
Zucchini
Packed with water & antioxidants like lutein, zucchini helps hydrate your skin & protect it from environmental stressors.
Coconut Oil & Milk
Coconut provides medium-chain fatty acids that support your skin’s barrier function, helping to lock in moisture for soft, supple skin.
Onion & Garlic
Both are packed with sulfur compounds that support detoxification & can help with clearer skin.
Curry Spices (Turmeric in particular)
Turmeric, commonly found in curry blends, has anti-inflammatory & antioxidant benefits that calm skin irritation & brighten your complexion from within.
Cayenne Pepper
Contains capsaicin, which can help boost circulation – bringing nutrients to the skin’s surface for a healthy glow.
Nutritional Yeast
Provides amino acids and minerals that strengthen the skin barrier, plus antioxidants like glutathione to combat free radicals and early signs of aging. It may also help reduce inflammation thanks to trace minerals like zinc and selenium.
Note: If you’re acne-prone, be mindful of added B vitamins in fortified versions, as they can sometimes trigger breakouts in acne prone skin.
