Carrot and Pea Soup

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Carrot and Pea Soup

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This toddler-friendly recipe makes enough for parents to enjoy too. Jazz up the adults’ bowls with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and shredded Cheddar cheese.

Tags: Easy, 10 mins, Baby Food, Vegetables, 18 Months+
Serves: 4
Skill level: Easy
Prep time: 10  minutes
Cooking time: 15  minutes
Total: 25  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup (250 mL) PC Small Sweet Peas
1/2 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) sliced ginger root
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt

Instructions

  1. Place carrots, sweet potato, apple and ginger in saucepan. Add 2-1/4 cups (550 mL) cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Transfer mixture to food processor or blender; purée. Return to saucepan; stir in salt and peas. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until heated through. Add up to ¼ cup (50 mL) additional water if soup seems too thick.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
110 calories
fat 0.3 g
sodium 220 mg
carbohydrate 23 g
fibre 5 g
protein 3 g