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Chicken & Vegetable Soup — A Nourishing, Warm Meal for Age 2
A soft, nourishing soup made with chicken, carrot, potato and courgette for children aged 2 and up.
Ingredients
- 80 grams Skinless chicken breast
- 1 small piece Carrot
- 1 small piece Potato
- 1/2 piece Courgette
- 1/4 piece Onion
- 1 tablespoon Rice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 2 cups Water
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces; place in a pot with the water, simmer gently and skim off the foam that forms on top.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and lightly sauté it in the olive oil until soft; keep it plain.
- 3
Dice the carrot, potato and courgette into small cubes; add them to the pot together with the rice.
- 4
Simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes until the vegetables and rice are very soft.
- 5
Remove the chicken pieces and shred or mash them with a fork; return them to the soup.
- 6
If you like, partly blend with a hand blender to suit your child's age; serve warm.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Chicken provides protein and iron, while carrot offers vitamin A and the potato and rice give energy. Its soft texture is easy to digest and makes a warm, satisfying meal for growing children. The colourful vegetables also gently help introduce different flavours.
Maiyko's note
Making this soup with fresh, seasonal vegetables boosts both flavour and nutrition. At Maiyko we value the natural at the table as much as the organic cotton that touches little ones' delicate skin. Health Note: This content is for information only; make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your paediatrician. Introduce any new ingredient one at a time, three days apart.
Nutrition per serving
120
kcal
10 g
protein
13 g
carbs
4 g
fat
2 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.
