🍲 Çorba · 6+ ay
Baby Rice Soup — A Light, Easy-to-Digest First Soup for 6+ Months
A light first soup in which fine baby rice is simmered in plenty of water until soft and brought to a smooth consistency. From 6 months, its gentle, easy-to-digest texture makes it a soft introduction to the spoon.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (about 30 g) Baby rice (or fine rice)
- 1 - 1.5 cups Drinking water or vegetable cooking water
- a few drops Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Directions
- 1
Wash your hands and the pot, bowl and spoon you will use thoroughly. Rinse the baby rice in a strainer until the water runs clear.
- 2
Put the rice in a small pot, add drinking water or vegetable cooking water, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-18 minutes until the grains break down and soften.
- 3
If the water reduces, add a little hot water at a time; take care to keep the rice very soft and quite watery.
- 4
Blend the cooked soup or mash it well with a fork, then pass it through a fine strainer for a smooth consistency.
- 5
If it is too thick, add a little of the reserved cooking water, breast milk or formula, a little at a time, until it reaches a flow your baby can swallow comfortably. You may stir in a few drops of extra virgin olive oil if you wish.
- 6
Cool the soup to a lukewarm temperature you test on the back of your hand and serve fresh, without letting it sit.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
With its soft, easy-to-digest structure, baby rice is a gentle option for meeting the spoon during the complementary feeding period. Its plain, single-ingredient content helps you observe your baby comfortably as they move to new tastes. Cooked in plenty of water and strained, its smooth texture sits nicely on the spoon and is easy to swallow. Its light nature can help nourish your baby without tiring them at evening meals.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko, we value simple and natural steps in complementary feeding. Offer the baby rice soup with only its own light taste, without adding any sweetener or spices, and always prepare it fresh. When introducing a new food for the first time, observing your baby for a few days is a good habit. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
60
kcal
1 g
protein
10 g
carbs
2 g
fat
0 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
