Skin loving Miso-Carrot & Ginger Soup

Bright, golden, and deeply comforting, this Miso, Carrot & Ginger Soup is sunshine in a bowl. Together, these powerhouse ingredients support a balanced microbiome, nourish your skin from the inside out, and leave you feeling as vibrant on the inside as you look on the outside.

Miso-Turmeric Carrot & Ginger Soup 

Serves 2–3 

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 4 cups chopped organic carrots (about 4 large carrots)
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbs Gevity bone broth - (i like to use "am cleanse" flavour, but you do you!)
• 2 Tbsp white or yellow miso paste (dissolved in ¼ cup hot broth)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional garnish: fresh coriander or parsley 

Directions: 

1. In a pot over medium heat, warm oil and sauté onion until translucent (4-5 min).
2. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 min more.
3. Stir in carrots, broth, and bring to a simmer. 
4. Cover and cook until carrots are tender (15–20 min).
5. Remove from heat, whisk in dissolved miso.
6. Puree with an immersion blender (or in batches in a stand blender) until silky.
7. Season with salt/pepper and garnish. 

Gut boost: Miso delivers probiotics (S. thermophilus, Lactobacillus), turmeric and ginger calm inflammation, and carrots provide fibre to feed your flora. 

Skin-Level Benefits via the Gut–Skin Axis

• Lowers systemic inflammation - By toning down gut-derived inflammatory mediators, S. thermophilus intake can reduce skin redness, acne flares, and sensitivity.
• Supports skin barrier integrity – A healthier gut barrier limits endotoxin spillover that can otherwise trigger barrier-weakening inflammation in the skin.
• Promotes hydration and ceramide synthesis  – Clinical studies show that oral S. thermophilus can increase skin ceramide levels and improve moisture retention, translating into softer, plumper skin.
• Enhances wound repair and resilience  – Reduced systemic inflammation plus improved nutrient absorption speeds cutaneous repair and helps skin better tolerate environmental stress.
• May improve conditions like atopic dermatitis and acne – Early evidence links probiotic-driven immune regulation with fewer flares in eczema and milder, less inflamed breakouts.