Snow Fungus Glowing Skin Collagen Soup – A Traditional Chinese Beauty Secret

This light and nourishing soup is inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where every ingredient serves a purpose — to hydrate, heal, and bring your body back into balance.

The star here is snow fungus (also called tremella), a natural source of plant-based collagen that’s been used for centuries to improve skin texture and retain moisture. Combined with red dates (for blood flow), goji berries (for eye and immune health), and fruit like apple and Asian pear, this sweet, floral soup is both delicious and functional. It’s believed to hydrate from the inside out, giving you that natural, glowing skin.

I usually make one large pot and split it into three small portions to enjoy over three days. Just reheat gently and sip slowly. It’s like a warm tea-soup — cozy, light, and perfect when your body needs a reset.

🌸 Glowing Skin Collagen Soup

Ingredients

• 500ml water

• 2 Chinese red dates, halved and pitted

• 3 regular dates, chopped

• 1 apple, chopped

• 1/2 Asian pear, chopped (optional)

• 1/2 tbsp goji berries

• 1 snow fungus, soaked in water until soft, center removed and torn into small pieces

• 1 tbsp raw honey (added after cooking)

Instructions

1. Prep the Snow Fungus – Soak the snow fungus in water for 15–20 minutes until soft. Trim off the hard center and chop the rest into small bite-sized pieces.

2. Simmer the Soup – In a small pot, bring the water, dates, apple, pear, goji berries, and snow fungus to a boil. Reduce heat and let it gently simmer for 20–40 minutes.

3. Sweeten & Serve – Turn off the heat. Once slightly cooled, stir in raw honey. Serve warm.

Tip: You can refrigerate leftovers and reheat each day — the soup actually gets sweeter and richer in texture over time.

This is one of those simple, ancient remedies that feels more like a treat than a health tonic. Your skin (and soul) will thank you.

Enjoy!

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