Minestrone Soup

Infant Development and Growth

Recipe

Prep: 15 mins

Cooking: 30 mins

Portion(s): 4

Lunch

A quick meal to make for your child is Minestrone Soup. Made with a variety of vegetables, chicken stock, and macaroni, this meal is guaranteed to fill your child with the necessary nutrients.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium (150g) onion, finely chopped
2 medium (240g) carrots, chopped
¾ cup (90g) finely chopped celery
1 medium (200g) potato, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
400g can diced tomatoes
6 cups (1.5L) chicken or vegetable stock
¾ cup (135g) small macaroni
400g can butter beans, drained
Grated parmesan, to serve, if desired

Step by step

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat; add onion, carrot and celery; cook 4 minutes or until just tender; add potato and garlic; cook 1 minute; add tomatoes and stock; bring to the boil; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add macaroni and beans; simmer 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is cooked. Serve with parmesan, if desired
TIP: For younger babies, simply process in a blender to required consistency. Minestrone can be frozen in small portions for baby for later use.