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Chicken and Vegetable Soup — a Warm, Satisfying Meal for 2 Years
A warm, satisfying soup in which small diced chicken is cooked with carrot, potato and courgette until tender. From 2 years onward, lightly seasoned, easy to mash and comfortable to eat with a spoon — a gentle meal.
Ingredients
- 1 piece Chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
- 1 piece Carrot (cut into small cubes)
- 1 piece Small potato (cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 piece Courgette (cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 piece Onion (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups Drinking water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional)
Directions
- 1
Wash your hands, the cutting board and the pot and spoons you will use. Cut the chicken and vegetables into small cubes your child can mash easily.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a pot; add the finely grated onion and cook gently over low heat until soft.
- 3
Add the chicken cubes and cook, stirring, until the colour turns and the surface looks pale.
- 4
Add the carrot and potato cubes; pour in the drinking water, cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
- 5
Add the courgette and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until all the vegetables and the chicken are soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 6
Lightly mash the soup, or mash part of it with a fork, to a soft consistency; if you like, sprinkle over the fresh parsley and leave it in the natural taste of the vegetables, without added salt.
- 7
Check the temperature by testing a spoonful on the back of your hand; serve in small spoonfuls while your child is seated and supervised.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Chicken, rich in quality protein and iron, can be a satisfying meal during the active period of two years old. Vegetables such as carrot, potato and courgette offer different vitamins and fibre and can support a balanced bowl. Small pieces cooked until tender, in a flowing consistency, may gently help develop spoon-feeding and chewing skills. Lightly seasoned, this warm soup leaves room to discover the natural taste of vegetables.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care about mealtimes being calm and enjoyable. Prepare this soup without added salt, in soft small pieces; check that it is lukewarm, serve it fresh and always have your child seated and supervised while eating. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
120
kcal
11 g
protein
10 g
carbs
5 g
fat
3 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.
