Sweet Potato Soup - BLW Quick and Easy Recipe

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Sweet potato soup is an excellent choice for baby-led weaning, as it offers a multitude of benefits for your little one. Bursting with flavour and packed with essential nutrients, sweet potatoes are a great source of fibre, vitamins A and C, and potassium, which are crucial for your baby's growth and development. As a smooth and creamy soup, it is easily digestible for your baby's developing digestive system. Additionally, the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes makes this soup appealing to your little one's taste buds, encouraging them to explore new flavours and textures. Whether served warm or chilled, sweet potato soup is a delightful and nutritious addition to your baby's weaning journey.

Sweet potatoes are a fantastic addition to a baby's diet for several reasons. Firstly, they are highly nutritious, packed with essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. These nutrients support healthy growth and development. Secondly, sweet potatoes have a naturally sweet taste that appeals to babies' palates, making it easier to introduce them to new flavours. Furthermore, these root vegetables are rich in dietary fibre, which aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut. Additionally, the creamy texture of sweet potatoes can be easily mashed or pureed, making them a convenient and versatile food option for babies. Last but not least, sweet potatoes are also known for their antioxidant properties, boosting the immune system and providing protection against various diseases. Incorporating sweet potatoes into a baby's diet can contribute to their overall health and well-being.

Soup is a go-to quick and nutritious meal for your little one. Packed with a variety of vegetables, protein, and wholesome ingredients, it offers a perfect balance of flavours. When cooked to a soft consistency, soup becomes an ideal option for introducing new tastes to your baby's palate. Whether it's a simple pureed vegetable soup or a creamy chicken noodle soup, you can easily customise the ingredients to suit your baby's preferences and dietary needs. Plus, the convenience of making a large batch and freezing individual portions ensures that you always have a wholesome and satisfying meal at hand, ready to nourish your precious bundle of joy.

Freezing sweet potato soup in ice cube trays is a clever way to preserve this delectable dish. By portioning the soup into ice cube-sized servings, you ensure convenience and flexibility in future meals. Whether you want to add a burst of flavour to your vegetable stir-fry or create a quick and nutritious soup in a pinch, these frozen sweet potato soup cubes have got you covered. The ice cube tray method enables easy storage and retrieval, allowing you to defrost just the right amount needed for any mealtime occasion. Additionally, by freezing the soup, you can rest assured that its vibrant flavours and creamy texture will be retained, providing a delightful culinary experience even on the busiest of days. So, the next time you find yourself with an abundance of sweet potato soup, don't hesitate to pop it into some ice cube trays and enjoy the convenience and versatility it brings to your kitchen.

As a parent, taking care of our little ones' health and nutrition is of utmost importance. That's why I highly recommend trying my sweet potato soup for your baby. Bursting with flavours and packed with nutrients, this creamy soup is a perfect introduction to solid foods for your little bundle of joy. They are rich in essential vitamins, such as vitamin A and C, along with minerals like potassium. Our sweet potato soup is not only nutritious but also easy to digest and delightfully smooth in texture, making it ideal for your baby's sensitive taste buds. It provides a comforting and warm meal that will leave your little one satisfied and nourished. Opt for my sweet potato soup and give your baby a wholesome and delicious meal.

Ingredient information

Carrot - The perfect combination and colour match to sweet potato! Delicious tasting too!

Sweet potato - The main ingredient and this is where the sweetness comes from alongside the carrot.

Olive oil - You could use avocado oil if you wish or even some vegetable oil.

Onion - You do not have to be precise when chopping the onion as it will get blitzed!

Ground coriander - I thought a fragrant spice would help balance out the sweetness of the potato and carrot.

Lemongrass - This brings a thai style flavour to the soup i feel!

Stock cube - I use zero salt or low salt stock cubes within my recipes for my baby.

Creme fraiche - I have used a vegan creme fraiche but you can use, cream, yogurt or vegan yogurt.

Serving suggestion

I have mentioned below a few serving suggestions if you wanted to add in a little protein to the soup! You really can make this soup your own! Adding fried aubergine cubes to the soup or even a little cheddar cheese or vegan cheese to keep the recipe dairy free!

Storage instructions

As mentioned above this is a great recipe if you would like to make a batch and store in ice cube trays and pull from the freezer when you need. The soup can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer and I recommend using silicone ice cube trays as this will make it easier removing individual portions.

You can alternatively store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days, perfect for lunches in the week for your little ones!

Equipment used to help with this recipe

Nutri bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.

Ice cube tray - I found that these large ice cube silicone moulds were ideal for freezing individual baby portions.

Saucepan - So many pan sets out there but I particularly like to use pans with a non-stick surface for ease of cleaning and ones that are suitable for different types of hob surface.

Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use. 

Recipe | Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

Makes 4 portions

• 1 large carrot (190g), peel and sliced

• 1 sweet potato (245g), peeled and sliced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 stick lemongrass

• 1 vegetable zero salt stock cube

• Black pepper

• Creme Fraiche or dairy free creme fraiche (optional)

Instructions

• Start by getting a large saucepan and fry the onion in the olive oil until the onion is soft and golden.

• Add the carrot and sweet potato to the onions in the pan.

• Add the coriander, lemongrass, a grind of black pepper and the stock cube and add in 500ml hot water.

• Stir the soup mixture, cover and cook on a low-medium heat for 20-25 minutes.

• Serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche or dairy free creme fraiche (optional).

Hope you and your family enjoy!

Recipe notes

This recipe is deliciously vegan and dairy free, you could add some pulled chicken to the soup for added protein or you could even add a small piece of cod to the recipe, you could blitz this altogether - it’s completely up to you!

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