15-Minute Mushroom and Cabbage Soup

This is the type of nutrient-dense meal you could comfortably enjoy 2–3 times per week as part of a skin-focused longevity routine. It pairs well with a side of fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut, for additional gut health support, which may also benefit skin through the gut–skin axis.

Ingredients (6 servings)

Base

• 6 cups organic chicken bone broth
• 2 cups chopped watercress
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (preferably UV-exposed
• 1 medium head of cabbage
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 1 stalk celery
• 1/2  carrot

Anti-inflammatory Blend

• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp thyme

Healthy Fats

• 1 Tbsp hemp seeds

Finish

• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
• Optional: 2 scoops unflavored collagen peptides stirred in after cooking

Instructions

1. Add base ingredients to chicken broth
2. Add turmeric, ginger, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper
3. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. 
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in collagen peptides (if using).
6. Finish with lemon juice, parsley, and pumpkin seeds.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Protein: 35 g
• Collagen: 15–25 g
• Calcium: 300–450 mg
• Vitamin D: 500–900 IU (depending on the mushrooms)
• Omega-3s: 1.5–2 g
• Fiber: 7–9 g

GERI G. Skin Longevity Booster

To make it even more skin-supportive, add:

• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast for B vitamins.
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds for extra omega-3s and fiber.
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for lignans and anti-inflammatory fats.
• A handful of fresh basil for additional antioxidants.
• 1 tablespoon white miso stirred in after cooking (do not boil) for probiotics and umami.

Skin-Building Benefits

This soup delivers many of the nutrients involved in collagen production and skin resilience:

• Vitamin C ( parsley, lemon) supports collagen synthesis.
• Zinc (pumpkin seeds) helps collagen formation and wound healing.
• Copper  (mushrooms) contributes to collagen cross-linking.
• Sulfur compounds (cabbage) support connective tissue.
• Omega-3 fatty acids () help reduce inflammation that can accelerate collagen breakdown.
• Vitamin D and calcium support bone health and may contribute to healthy skin function.
• Bone broth and collagen peptides provide amino acids such as glycine and proline that are major components of collagen.