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Hearty Healthy Carrot -Tomato Soup

For the past few weeks my little one had been on hunger strike, refusing to eat anything offered. I really didn't know what to do, then my mum suggested to try soups and it worked like a wonder......my LO is back to eating business :)

This soup is very nutritionally rich. It provides lycopene from tomato and beta carotene from carrots, both necessary for proper eye-sight development and immunity. Garlic and onions help improve blood lipid profiles and broccoli offers folic acid , minerals and vitamins.


Recipe For Toddlers [12 months onwards]

Ingredients

Carrots - 2 medium size
Tomato - 1 medium
Onions - 1/2 medium
Garlic - 1 clove
Broccoli - handful[optional]
Bay leaf - 2
Salt - according to taste
Sugar - a pinch
Olive oil/ Clarified butter - 1.5 tsp
Water - enough to get desired consistency

Method:
  • Make tomato purée by blanching in a microwave for 5-8 minutes [make sure to remove all the seeds by passing the tomato pulp through sieve]
  • Heat oil/butter add bay leaves and chopped garlic. When garlic turns golden , add chopped onions. Saute till they turn translucent
  • Now throw in chopped carrots and broccoli florets. Saute' till they are glazed with oil look tender
  • Next add the tomato purée, add water and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Release the pressure, remove bay leaves and blend the mixture to get smooth consistency
  • Add salt, sugar, adjust the consistency and its ready !
  • Add few pieces of toasted bread and a small pat of butter before serving. Serve warm!!
Note:

Add more salt, some black pepper and its good for adults as well ...


Event Participation

‘Food for 7 stages of Life – Infants and Toddlers (0-3 yrs)’ by Radhika of Sourashtra Kitchen and Sudeshna of Cook Like A Bong
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Comments

Sailaja Damodaran said…
Nice event recipe...Kids will love this.
October 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Unknown said…
Healthy and nutritious too..Perfect for event.Keep rocking.
October 28, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Priya Suresh said…
Carrot and tomato soup looks healthy and colourful..
October 28, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Sanghi said…
Mm.. healthy soup!
October 28, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Shivali said…
my toddler might love this soup.I will give it a try.
October 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Supriya said…
Nice soup...looks so welcoming on a cold day like today!
October 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Suparna said…
yumm soup, a good combo and very comforting.
October 29, 2009 at 3:23 AM
Vrinda said…
Healthy and creamy soup...
October 29, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow its nice soup. Both carrot and Tomato are both include high nutrious items.I think it is a very healthy soup.

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March 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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