Heartwarming and full of flavour, this easy Homemade Chicken Soup recipe is perfect all year round. This simple recipe is packed with vegetables including celery, carrots and onions for a tasty nutritious boost. A hearty bowl of this chicken soup is the perfect pick-me-up when your baby or older child is sick with a cough or cold.
Why not cook a large batch of this chicken soup to save you time later in the week - just portion and store in our Family Portion Set designed for toddlers, children and adults.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 Adult portions
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 small onions, diced
1 litre low salt chicken stock
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1tsp fresh or dried parsley
1tsp fresh or dried thyme
Method
- Place a large pot over medium heat. Add all ingredients and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- When the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are soft when pierced with a fork, transfer to a food processor and purée until smooth.
- Serve warm and top with a sprinkle of fresh black pepper to taste.
Weaning
6-7 months - Smooth and slightly thicker soup, no lumps.
7-8 months - Thicker puree with increased texture.
8-9 months - Minced and mashed with soft lumps.
9-12 months – Minced and finely chopped.
Our award winning Starter Weaning Set set has all the pots you need to batch cook, portion and safely store food for your weaning baby.