Little Pasta Soup for Babies
This recipe is for a simple and nourishing pasta soup that is suitable for babies. Made with just two ingredients, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and small pasta, it is quick and easy to prepare on the stovetop. The pasta is cooked in the broth until tender, creating a warm and comforting soup that is perfect for introducing solids to your little one.This recipe yields four baby-sized servings and can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. It is a nutritious and tasty meal option that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons (22 g) uncooked small pasta (such as pastina or orzo)
Stovetop Method:
- In a small pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the uncooked pasta and stir frequently for 7-8 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving to your baby.
Yield: 4 baby servings, 1/4 cup (60 g) each
Nutrition Information per serving:
- Calories: 50.8
- Total fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
- Sodium: 225.6 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Calcium: 2.2 mg
- Iron: 0.4 mg
- Vitamin A: 0.5 IU
- Vitamin C: 0.0 mg
Improvements:
- Added the option to use vegetable broth for a vegetarian/vegan version.
- Clarified the type of pasta to use (small and uncooked).
- Adjusted the cooking time to ensure the pasta is fully cooked.
- Added a note about thinning out the soup if it's too thick.
- Reformatted the recipe to make it easier to follow.
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