Lentil Soup

Nourish your little one with a bowl of hearty Lentil Soup. This toddler-friendly dish combines soft-cooked lentils with a medley of vegetables in a flavorful broth.

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Lentil Soup
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Medium to prepare

Total time
60min

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Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
1.6mg

per serving

Common allergens

SoyIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Lentils1 1/2 cups , soaked overnight
  • Garlic2 cloves, minced
  • Onions1 cup, chopped
  • Potato1 medium, chopped
  • Carrots2 medium, chopped
  • Red bell pepper1 cup, chopped
  • Green bell pepper1 cup, chopped
  • Green summer squash (zucchini)1 cup, chopped
  • Spices, turmeric1/2 teaspoon
  • Spices, ground ginger1/4 teaspoon
  • Water4 cups
  • Miso1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Spices, bay leaf1 leaf
  • Spices, black pepper1 pinch

Steps

  1. In a big pot, heat a few tablespoons of water or salt-free vegetable broth over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic, onions, potatoes, and carrots. Cook for a few minutes, and then add the peppers and zucchini. Cook until the veggies start to soften, and the onions become translucent. You can add more water if necessary, one tablespoon at a time.

  2. Add the lentils, the bay leaf, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper to the pot with 4-5 cups of water to the pot.

  3. Bring the water to a boil. Partly cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 45- 60 minutes or until lentils are soft. Stir the soup occasionally. Feel free to add more water until the soup reaches desired consistency. The soup will thicken once it cools.

  4. Once the soup is ready, optionally stir in the miso paste and discard the bay leaves. If preferred for your little one, you can puree this soup. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
113kcal
Protein
4.2g
Fat
3.5g
Carbs
17.3g
Calories from
  • Carbs59%
  • Protein14%
  • Fat27%

Good source of Vitamin C

Ingredient health benefits

💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
💩 Gut health
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🔥 Energy
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🚽 Digestion
🦠 Immune system
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🧠 Brain development
👀 Eyesight
🤲 Skin health
🩸 Blood health
🦵 Cellular growth

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

113

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.7mg0%
Sodium 151.7mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 17.3g6%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g16%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 4.2g8%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 32mg2%
Iron 1.6mg9%
Potassium 414mg9%
Vitamin A 221IU2%
Vitamin C 43.6mg48%
Vitamin E 1.0mg7%
Vitamin K 9.9mcg8%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg18%
Folate 76mcg19%
Magnesium 31mg7%
Zinc 0.7mg6%
Choline 20mg4%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.