SoupRecipesfor Babies
Hearty soup recipes for your baby. These soup recipes for baby are delicious, nutritious and wholesome. Feed your baby soups for comfort, for the common cold and for the love of soup.
These Homemade Soup Recipes for baby should all be suitable for those non-allergic babies who are 7-8 months of age and over.
Please note that these recipes may not make soups useful for adults; the ingredients and methods may not yield a “real” soup.
Please note that some ingredients may not be suitable for your particular baby. Use your discretion to substitute ingredients in the Homemade Baby Soup Recipes as needed.
Chicken Soup for Baby
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast (uncooked and diced into small bits)
- 1 carrot (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 shakes of garlic powder
- 4 cups of water
Directions:
Step 1: Add all of the above ingredients to a large saucepan and bring contents to a boil
Step 2: Once boiling, turn down heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour, be sure to check on the water level.
Step 3: When chicken is fully cooked, turn off the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Once cooled, transfer ingredients to your food processor or blender and puree into soup.
Variation: replace the basil and garlic powder with cinnamon, corriander, cardamom or ginger. Alternatively, make this savory by combining the aforementioned spices.
Baby’s Egg-Drop Soup
Ingredients:
- 3 egg yolks
- 4 cups of broth (any type)
- 1 shake of pepper
- 1 shake of garlic
Directions:
Step 1: Bring the broth to a boil and then let simmer.
Step 2: Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl and then SLOWLY add them to the broth. Whisk the egg yolks in the broth as you are adding them to the broth.You want to have nice little “threads” of egg yolk throughout the broth. If you add the yolks to quickly, they may end up cooking into a lump. This is fine if you wish to have a more lumpy egg drop soup.
Variations:
Cook a few of baby’s favorite veggies in the broth then remove the veggies. Add the yolks as shown above. Puree the cooked veggies and add them back into the soup.
Add some chunks of meats to the broth and then remove them prior to adding the egg yolks. Puree or shred the meat and then add back into the soup.
Thicken this soup by adding some silken tofu or baby cereal. Use less broth and more yolks to make this a smooshy finger food meal.
Beefy Barley Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound of beef stew cubes (uncooked & diced into smaller bits if bits are very large)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 parsnip
- 1/2 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of barley (pearled barley)
Directions:
Step 1: Add all of the above ingredients to a large saucepan and bring contents to a boil.
Step 2: Once boiling, turn down heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour.Be sure to check on the water level. You may need to add more water to maintain a soupy consistency.
Step 3: When beef and barley are fully cooked, turn off the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Once cooled, transfer ingredients to your food processor or blender and puree into soup.
Hint: Take out the parsnip before you puree; parsnips have a strong flavor that may overpower the soup.
Variation:
You may wish to remove the beef cubes and puree separately. Transfer the beef puree back to the pot and mix well. Add more barley to make this more of a mushy finger food meal.
Quick Pumpkin soup
Ingredients:
- pumpkin puree
- chicken broth – 2 parts broth 1 part pumpkin with spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger
Directions:
Combine and whisk all ingredients in a saucepot, bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Whizz in a blender/food processor if needed, heat and serve.
Asparagus Creamy Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup fat free plain yogurt
- 1/2 cooked and diced chicken breast
Directions:
Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté until tender.
Step 2:Add asparagus, chicken broth, basil and garlic powder; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3:Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and chicken. Purée in batches in a blender.
FAQs
Soups and stews can offer incredibly nutrient-rich, healthy ways to serve a wide variety of soft, tender-cooked foods, which may be otherwise more difficult for babies to chew and manage in the mouth.
How do I give my 6 month old soup? ›
Spoon Use: For babies six to nine months you can offer a preloaded spoon. For babies nine to twelve months you can let baby start to dip and/or scoop thick soup by themselves! The ezpz Tiny Spoon is a perfect size for infants developing mouths and hands, making baby-led spoon feeding ezpz!
Can we give soup to a 4 month old baby? ›
While I continue to advocate fruits and vegetables for starter foods, I also routinely recommend that parents give their baby soup broth starting at six months old. Here are my answers for the most common questions on how to incorporate soup into your baby's diet.
Can a 14 month old have soup? ›
Remember – babies still need breast milk or formula as their main nutrition source, so keep broth or liquids other than baby's milk to no more than 1-2 ounces a day around 6 months and 3-4 oz a day around 9 months. Once baby is about a year you can liberalize their soup/broth intake.
Can a 7 month old have chicken noodle soup? ›
Great for ages 9 months and up.
Are pureed soups healthy? ›
The nutritional density of pureed vegetable soup offers several health benefits for older adults: 1. Easy Digestion: As we age, digestive efficiency often decreases. Pureed vegetable soup provides a smooth, easily digestible texture, making it gentler on the digestive system.
Can my 7 month old try tomato soup? ›
Tomatoes may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. Tomatoes and other acidic foods can cause a harmless rash on skin that comes into contact with the juices and sometimes can cause or worsen diaper rash.
At what age can babies start eating soup? ›
For babies six to nine months, you can give them warm soup via an open cup (held by an adult) to slurp. For babies nine to twelve months (and for some much earlier), they will start to hold the cup independently with one or two hands!
Can a 6 month old have chicken broth? ›
6 to 9 months old:
Treat broth like water: limit to 1-2 ounces (28-56 ml) served with a meal (no more than twice daily) and only offer in an open cup (never a bottle) at the table. At this age, the only drinks baby should be consuming are breast/human milk or formula, and, if desired, small amounts of water or broth.
Can a 6 month old have tomato soup? ›
You bet! “Babies can safely consume tomatoes as soon as they are ready for solids, which is generally around 6 months of age,” says pediatric dietitian Amy Chow, RDN. Just keep in mind that first foods should be rich in iron and protein.
When can I give my baby vegetable stock? You can use this vegetable stock in baby food when you start introducing solids, typically at 6 months. It should be used as an ingredient and not served as a replacement to solid foods. Never serve this as a replacement for formula or breastmilk.
Can a 6 month old have miso soup? ›
Miso can be introduced during the 7-8 month period, but as it is high in salt, try introducing your baby to miso soup first since it's more bland. Also, avoid miso-marinated meat or fish, as it can be pretty salty.
Can my baby have chicken noodle soup? ›
Is chicken noodle soup good for babies? Yes, absolutely! Chicken noodle soup for baby is an excellent source of healthy fats and protein, and the celery found in the recipe makes for a great source of fiber. You can add even more veggies for increased vitamins and nutrients to help baby grow stronger and healthier.
What can't a 14 month old eat? ›
Supervise your child during meals and snacks and avoid offering foods that are a choking hazard such as nuts, whole grapes, popcorn, uncut hot dogs, and hard candies. By age 1 children need about 1,000 calories every day (see examples of healthy meal patterns).
What foods can a 14 month old not eat? ›
Children younger than 24 months old should avoid added sugars. Check the Nutrition Facts Label to find foods with no added sugars. Foods high in salt (sodium), such as some canned foods, processed meats (e.g., lunch meats, sausages, hot dogs, ham), and frozen dinners should be avoided.
Can I give soup to my baby? ›
For babies six to nine months, you can give them warm soup via an open cup (held by an adult) to slurp. For babies nine to twelve months (and for some much earlier), they will start to hold the cup independently with one or two hands!
Is soup too salty for babies? ›
The official recommendation is no salt for babies before age 1 since babies' kidneys aren't mature enough to handle high levels of sodium.
What age can I give baby soup? ›
If you do not breastfeed your baby, the best time to introduce them to solid foods is also at 6 months of age. This is the age when all babies, breastfed or not, need to start getting solid foods to ensure they are getting all the nutrition their growing bodies need.
Can babies have fresh soup? ›
They should not be introduced to a baby's diet until over age 2. A low sodium or homemade soup is fine from ages 6 months and up. It should never be served hot to a baby.
