Batch · Dinner

Sweet potato and lentil soup

Name: Sweet potato and lentil soup
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 adults and 1 small eater
Cuisine: Australian family
Ingredients: Sweet potato, peeled and cubed; Red lentils; Onion, diced; Carrot, diced; Olive oil; Ground cumin; Vegetable stock; Salt; Lemon, to serve

30 min 4 adults, 1 small eater Vegan

Cooking for a little one aged

At 9 months babies are working on their pincer grip. Soft finger strips and small pieces both work.

Age is a guide. Readiness, texture and allergens matter more than the number.

For the family

Makes about 6 bowls.

IronGood source

Keeps4 days chilled

FreezesYes, 3 months

For little ones

Same soup

Take a portion out before the salt. Leave it chunky so there is something to practise with.

MashedLumpy mash on a preloaded spoon, or a soft strip to hold.

Serve thick enough to scoop by hand

Check allergens and your child's feeding readiness before serving. Feeding notes are Emily's own and are not medical advice.

Method

Warm the oil in a large pot. Soften the onion and carrot for five minutes.5 min
Stir in the cumin, then the sweet potato and lentils. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer.
Simmer until the lentils collapse and the sweet potato is soft, about twenty minutes.20 min
Little one · Take the little one's portion out now, before the salt.
Season the pot. Blend half for a thick soup, or all of it for smooth.
Little one · Leave theirs chunky.
Serve with lemon and bread.

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