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Fennel and Vegetable Soup for Mothers — A Warm, Gentle Meal for the Breastfeeding Season
A gentle vegetable soup made with fennel, carrot and potato for mothers looking for a warm, light and satisfying meal during breastfeeding and the postpartum period. Cooked easily in a single pot, it can help support daily fluid intake and is flavoured with fennel, a vegetable traditionally favoured at the table of breastfeeding mothers.
Ingredients
- 1 piece Fresh fennel (bulb)
- 1 piece Carrot
- 1 piece Potato (medium)
- 1 piece Onion
- 1 piece Celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.2 litres Hot vegetable stock or water
- 1 teaspoon Salt (in moderation)
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- half piece Lemon (optional)
Directions
- 1
Wash the fennel bulb; set aside the feathery fronds for garnish and thinly slice the bulb. Chop the onion and celery stalk.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot; add the onion and fennel slices and sauté over low heat for 5–6 minutes until softened and lightly coloured.
- 3
Add the diced potato and the sliced carrot; cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
- 4
Pour in the hot vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 20–25 minutes, until the vegetables are completely tender.
- 5
Season with salt in moderation and a pinch of black pepper. If you like, partly blend with a hand blender for a creamy texture, or leave it chunky.
- 6
To serve, garnish with the reserved fresh fennel fronds; squeeze over half a lemon if you wish and serve hot.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Fennel is a vegetable traditionally favoured at the table of breastfeeding mothers; warm and fluid-rich, this soup can help support daily fluid intake. Carrot and fennel add fibre and a variety of vitamins, while potato makes the meal lightly filling. With its light, easy-to-digest nature, it is a balanced option that can be enjoyed comfortably on tiring days.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care about new mothers nourishing themselves with warm, wholesome meals too; you can enrich this soup with the season's fresh vegetables and round out the meal with a slice of whole-grain bread. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; during breastfeeding and the postpartum period, make your own nutrition and health decisions in consultation with your physician.
Nutrition per serving
130
kcal
3 g
protein
17 g
carbs
6 g
fat
4 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.
