How to Make Toddler-Friendly Butternut Squash Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a parent looking for a nutritious and delicious meal to serve your little one, look no further than this Toddler-Friendly Butternut Squash Soup recipe. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this soup is perfect for getting those essential nutrients into your child's diet while also introducing them to new flavors and textures.

Butternut squash is a great choice for young children as it's easy to digest and has a naturally sweet flavor that kids tend to love. Plus, it's loaded w...

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Ingredients

  • ½ medium butternut squash
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup half-and-half, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and pour in 1/4 cup water.
  • Cut butternut squash in half; scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft when poked with a fork, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Scoop flesh out into a bowl and discard skins.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; saute until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock, butternut squash, curry powder, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until warm, about 10 minutes. Stir in half-and-half before serving.
  • Nutrition

    117 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 943mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 494mg