Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Suitable for: 8 months to 10 months old baby
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces Pumpkin (canned or fresh pureed)
- 13.75 ounces Chicken Broth or homemade stock
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Carrots (Sliced or Diced)
- 2 cups evaporated milk or 1 cup of whole milk + 1 cup of light cream (substitute this with 2 cups of yogurt if desired)
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Dash of Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/3 teaspoon(or less) Salt
Preparation and Cooking Method:
Step 1: In a large pot add, chicken broth, onions, carrot, baking soda, salt and pepper.
Step 2: Simmer uncovered for ten to fifteen minutes until carrots are soft.
Optional: Put vegetable and broth into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot.
Step 3: Add pumpkin and milk+cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Pour into soup crocks or soup bowls. Top with sour cream (optional)
Nutritional Value of 100g of Pumpkin:
|
1 |
Folates |
16 mcg |
|
2 |
Vitamin A |
7384 IU |
|
3 |
Vitamin C |
9 mg |
|
4 |
Lutein-zeaxanthin |
1500 mcg |
|
5 |
Carotene-B |
3100 mcg |
|
6 |
Potassium |
340 mg |
|
7 |
Calcium |
21 mg |
|
8 |
Magnesium |
12 mg |
|
9 |
Phosphorus |
44 mg |
|
10 |
Carotene-a |
515 mcg |
Benefits of Creamy Pumpkin Soup:
This yummy dish is not only nutritious but tasty for your babies. The natural sweetness of pumpkin combined with milk and cream makes for a delicious meal for your baby.
Pumpkins are also full of some of the best nutritional compounds around. They are highly loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta Carotene turns into Vitamin A in the human body when eaten and digested.
Vitamin A plays an important role in your baby's vision and bone growth. It also helps protect his or her body from infections. Vitamin A also promotes the health and growth of cells and tissues in your baby's body.
Pumpkins are also good sources of potassium, protein, and iron.
Potassium is good for maintaining healthy blood pressure and helps with your baby's muscle function and heart rhythm.
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