Easy Chicken Noodle Soup for Babies and Toddlers
Servings: servings
Transform that leftover chicken into the most wonderful homemade chicken noodle soup for baby with this easy recipe! It's such a simple, timeless dish that's absolutely perfect for little kids (or big ones). Plus, it's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for soothing a cold or warming up on a cold day!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large carrot peeled and finely chopped about 1 cup diced
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped about 3/4 cup diced
- 6-8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth homemade or store-bought
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced chicken about 2 small chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked fusilli or rotini noodles whole wheat, regular or gluten free
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley if desired
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add in the carrots and celery and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Adjust heat to high and bring to a boil. Turn down heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Next, add the chicken and pasta and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and pasta has cooked through. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, if desired.
- Allow soup to cool slightly and serve.
Notes
- If the soup has been sitting for a while, the noodles will absorb some of the liquid. You may wish to add more broth, or cook the noodles separately and add them in just before serving if preparing the soup in advance.
- Cut the vegetables into small bite sized pieces. It not only helps them cook faster, but it also makes the veggies more kid-friendly and easier to chew.
- For super easy prep, use leftover chicken or dice up the meat from a rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1770IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
