Source: Vaaseenaa, AdobeStockHealthy and proper nutrition for children is an important task for any parent. Dishes must be wholesome, easily digestible, and at the same time delicious. In this collection, you'll find recipes for just such soups to diversify your child's daily menu!
1. Vegetable Soup for Kids
Source: fb.ruSimple vegetable soup with water – just like in kindergarten.
You will need: 400 g potatoes, 200 g cabbage, 200 g tomatoes, 150 g carrots, 100 g onions, 50 g frozen green peas, 1.2 l water, butter, salt.
Preparation: Grate the carrots, finely chop the onions, and dice the rest of the vegetables into medium cubes. Boil the water, add the potatoes and cabbage, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
At the same time, sauté the onions and carrots in a small amount of butter. Add the sautéed vegetables and tomatoes to the soup, cook for another 7-10 minutes, then add the green peas. Cook the soup for another 5 minutes, season with salt, and remove from heat.
2. Meatless Soup with Egg
Source: mirtesen.ruNot only light and diet-friendly, but also quick to prepare.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 eggs, 1.5 l water, herbs, salt.
Preparation: Cut potatoes into thin sticks, carrots into julienne, and finely chop the onions. Boil and salt the water, add the vegetables, and cook for 20 minutes. Whisk the eggs with chopped herbs using a fork. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Cook for another 1 minute.
3. Buckwheat Soup for Kids
Source: dzen.ruSuitable for the youngest children. Delicious and hearty!
You will need: 100 g potatoes, 1 onion, 1 celery stalk, 1-2 carrots, 3 tbsp buckwheat, 1 l water or broth, butter, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté them until soft in a minimal amount of butter. Boil the water, add the diced potatoes and buckwheat, and cook for 15-18 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables to the soup, season to taste, and cook for another 7-10 minutes.
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4. Fish Soup with Millet
Source: liveinternet.ruChoose any lean white fish fillet.
You will need: 100 g fish fillet, 1 potato, 1/2 carrot, 1/3 onion, 1 tbsp millet, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and potato, rinse the millet, and cover everything with water. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, then add the grated carrot and finely diced fish. Cook the soup for another 5 minutes, add spices or herbs if desired.
5. Broccoli Soup for Kids
Source: postila.ruYou can leave the soup as is or blend it until smooth.
You will need: 300 g broccoli, 100 g onion, 100 g carrots, 2 tbsp rice, 1 l broth, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrots, separate the broccoli into florets, and rinse the rice. Bring the broth to a boil, season, and add the onion, carrots, and rice. Cook the soup for 15 minutes, then add the broccoli and cook for another 7-10 minutes.
6. Chicken Soup with Cauliflower and Green Peas
Source: cookpad.comBeautiful and vibrant – even children won't be able to resist it.
You will need: 150 g chicken, 80 g cauliflower, 1-2 potatoes, 1/2 onion, 1 carrot, 50 g frozen or canned green peas, 1-1.5 l water.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into pieces, cover with water, and cook for 20 minutes. Strain the broth, return the meat, add the diced potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
Then add the cauliflower florets and cook for another 5 minutes. During this time, lightly sauté the onion and carrot in a minimal amount of oil. Add the sautéed vegetables and peas to the soup, cook for another 3 minutes, and remove from heat.
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7. Pumpkin Puree Soup
Source: AdobeStockA great seasonal soup for autumn – kids will definitely love it.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 2 potatoes, 200 g carrots, 1 onion, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop all vegetables. Cover them with water, bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 minutes until tender. Blend the soup until smooth and season.
8. Soup with Chicken Meatballs for Kids
Source: mirtesen.ruIf desired, the vegetable assortment can be changed to taste, and turkey can be used instead of chicken.
You will need: 500 g ground chicken, 3 potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 l broth or water, spices.
Preparation: Form small meatballs from the ground chicken. Dice all vegetables into small cubes. Bring the broth to a boil, add the meatballs, and cook for 5 minutes.
Then add the carrots and onions, and after 5-7 minutes, the potatoes and bell pepper. Bring the soup back to a boil, cook until the vegetables are tender, and season to taste.
9. Chicken Soup with Zucchini and Vermicelli
Source: AdobeStockDespite the simplest ingredients, the soup turns out very delicious.
You will need: 400 g chicken, 3 potatoes, 100 g carrots, 100 g onions, 1 zucchini, 100 g vermicelli, 1.5 l water.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water, cook until done, and strain the broth. Shred the meat into pieces and set aside. Add the diced potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for 10 minutes.
Sauté the finely chopped onion and grated carrot in a lightly oiled pan. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, then add the finely diced zucchini and return the chicken to the pot. After 5 minutes, add the vermicelli and cook the soup a little longer until it's done.
10. Beetroot Soup for Kids
Source: pinterest.comYou can also cook it with water instead of broth.
You will need: 2 potatoes, 1 beetroot, 1 carrot, 1/2 onion, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 l broth.
Preparation: Cut the beetroot into julienne and sauté until soft in a minimal amount of oil. Add the finely chopped onion and carrot, fry for another 7-10 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and heat for 1 more minute.
Bring the broth to a boil, add the diced potatoes, and cook until half-done. Add the sautéed vegetables to the soup and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.
11. Semolina Soup for Kids
Source: za-edoy.ruFor a richer broth, use chicken drumsticks or thighs.
You will need: 400 g chicken, 250 g potatoes, 100 g cabbage, 50 g onion, 50 g carrots, 100 g canned green peas, 80 g semolina, 1.5 l water, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water and cook until done. Strain the broth, and shred the meat into pieces. Bring the broth to a boil again and add the diced potatoes. At the same time, sauté the finely chopped onion and carrot until soft.
After 10 minutes, add the sautéed vegetables and thinly shredded cabbage to the soup. When the vegetables are cooked, add the semolina and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. At the very end of cooking – add the green peas and return the chicken. Cook the soup for another 1 minute.
12. Zucchini and Cauliflower Puree Soup
Source: cont.wsEspecially for children who are not very keen on eating vegetables.
You will need: 200 g zucchini, 200 g cauliflower, 200 ml milk, salt.
Preparation: Finely chop the zucchini and separate the cauliflower into florets, cover them with water, and cook the vegetables until tender. Then drain the water, pour in hot milk, and blend the soup until smooth. If it turns out too thick, add a little of the drained vegetable broth. Season with salt and serve.
13. Pea Soup for Kids
Source: dzen.ruWithout smoked meats, any pungent spices, or other unnecessary additives.
You will need: 400 g turkey, 200 g split peas, 4 potatoes, 1-2 carrots, 1 onion, 2 l water.
Preparation: Rinse and cook the peas until tender. Cover the turkey with water and cook it as well. Strain the broth, and shred the meat into pieces. Bring the broth to a boil again and add the meat, peas, finely diced potatoes, finely chopped onion, and grated carrot. Cook the soup until the vegetables are tender.
14. Corn Soup for Kids
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThe easiest recipe, and you probably already have the ingredients at home.
You will need: 250 g chicken, 150 g potatoes, 50 g carrots, 50 g onion, 1/2 can canned corn, 1 egg, 1-1.5 l water, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water, cook until done, and strain the broth. Shred the meat into pieces and return to the pot. Dice the vegetables into small cubes, sauté them in a minimal amount of oil for a few minutes, and add to the pot.
Add the corn, cook for 10-15 minutes, and season. Whisk the egg and chopped herbs with a fork, pour the mixture in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Cook for another 1 minute and remove the soup from heat.
15. Cabbage Puree Soup for Kids
Source: AdobeStockYou can drizzle the finished soup with a small amount of olive oil.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 300 g potatoes, 100 g onion, 100 g carrots, 1.5 l water, spices.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables into medium pieces. Lightly sauté the onion and carrots in a minimal amount of oil directly in the pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and add the potatoes, and after 15 minutes – add the cabbage. Cook everything together until the vegetables are tender, season with salt, and blend the soup until smooth.