The rains have arrived and how! It’s been cloudy, dreary and pouring non-stop for days. Schools have reopened and while it is a task to awaken sleepy kids on cold mornings, they sure make use of every excuse possible to get wet in the rain! However, as Moms, we know well enough what’s going to follow – sneezes and sniffles, red puffy eyes and fevers. Feeding kids under such circumstances isn’t easy, which is where today’s soup recipe enters the picture. Besides being warm and comforting on a cold rainy day, our immunity boosting soup does just what its name suggests – strengthen kids’ immune systems so that they can enjoy the rains without getting sick all the time!
1. Wash and clean the tomatoes. Make a slight incision on the tomato skins. Peel, wash & roughly chop the potato, garlic & beets. Put all vegetables into the pressure cooker with 1 and half cups of water and cook for about 1-2 whistles.
2. Let the veggies cool completely before opening the pressure cooker. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and blend everything along with the water in which the vegetables were cooked.
3. Heat oil & butter in a vessel. Let the butter melt on a low heat; take care that it doesn’t burn.
4. Add the vegetable puree along with some water to adjust the consistency.
5. Season with salt, pepper & sugar. Mix well and let this boil for 5-8 mins.
6. Turn off the flame and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot garnished with some coriander leaves & bread toasts or even some rice.
This is a super-nutritious recipe that looks really pretty too! You can also customize the recipe by adding carrots or cabbage. Just be sure that you don’t strain the vegetable puree so that you retain all the fiber and nutrients. With a soup as nutritious as this, your kids won’t even realize how many vegetables they’re eating in one bowl!
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Shreya is a post-graduate in Insurance Management from Mumbai.She worked for close to 3 years in the industry before retiring to be homemaker a few years back.She is thoroughly enjoying her new life, especially cooking for her loved ones.She is a foodie and loves experimenting with food, and believes in nourishing oneself the healthy way.You can check out her delicious recipes at https://polkapuffs.wordpress.com/.
Immunity Boosting Soup for Kids
As the rains descend upon us, you can make sure that your kids stay nourished and free from illnesses with our super healthy Immunity Boosting Soup recipe.
Wash and clean the tomatoes. Make a slight incision on the tomato skins. Peel, wash & roughly chop the potato, garlic & beets. Put all vegetables into the pressure cooker with 1 and half cups of water and cook for about 1-2 whistles.
Let the veggies cool completely before opening the pressure cooker. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and blend everything along with the water in which the vegetables were cooked.
Heat oil & butter in a vessel. Let the butter melt on a low heat; take care that it doesn't burn.
Add the vegetable puree along with some water to adjust the consistency.
Season with salt, pepper & sugar. Mix well and let this boil for 5-8 mins.
Turn off the flame and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot garnished with some coriander leaves & bread toasts or even some rice.
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I loved this recipe. I just want to try this. But my 1year daughter doesnt take much liquids. Its very difficult to give her water. So can i prepare this soup and mix in jer rice porridge?
Shreya is a post-graduate in Insurance Management from Mumbai. She worked for close to 3 years in the industry before retiring to be homemaker a few years back. She is thoroughly enjoying her new life, especially cooking for her loved ones. She is a foodie and loves experimenting with food, and believes in nourishing oneself the healthy way. You can check out her delicious recipes at https://polkapuffs.wordpress.com/.
This Soup is a hit in my ladies group.Gave it to my first child and now to the second one too.They like it a lot.I add carrots and cabbage too.
Hi Swapna,
That’s great to know dear. Thank you 🙂
Dear Hema
My 2yr old son often gets cold and cough usually during the season change.kindly suggest me the kind of food to be given for his better immunity.
Weather is change often causes cold and cough in kids dear. Try some of these remedies https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/top-20-home-remedies-for-cough-and-cold-for-children/
Can I give this immunity soup to my 6.5 months old daughter?
You can give Pooja, however avoid adding butter and sugar. Give in very small quantity during day, so that the baby digests it well.
My son is 11 months old, can I give him this?
Yes you can give him this soup.
Dear Hema
My daughter is 1year old ,she offen got cold, dry cough
Can I give dis soup weekly twice.
Thank you
Yes you can Venbha
I loved this recipe. I just want to try this. But my 1year daughter doesnt take much liquids. Its very difficult to give her water. So can i prepare this soup and mix in jer rice porridge?
Can I add ginger in that soup hema.
Sure you can do that, in small quantities though.