oughntturst: How to make pumpkin soup for baby?

How to make healthy baby food?

Pumpkin baby food.

It essential for every parent to make sure that their baby is getting the
best nutrition from the food they give their baby. Proper, healthy diet
gives your baby good start and affects physical and mental growth
positively. Remember that before introducing solid foods, you have to
consult it with your doctor.

Delicious Pumpkin. It is a type of squash like cucumber and melons.
Pumpkins contain some of the best nutritional compounds. They have a lot
of Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta carotene when digested, turns into
Vitamin A in the human body. It can reduce the risk of cancer and heart
disease. Moreover pumpkins contain iron, potassium and protein. Even
eating pumpkin seeds is healthy. Don't offer them to your baby, but you
can try them out on your own. Pumpkins are low in fat and calories and
high in fiber.

You can introduce pumpkins to your baby's diet at the age of 6 months.
Pumpkin can be pureed and plain. You can puree it with homemade cereals,
yogurts or even chicken. Later you will be able to add some spices, like
cinnamon for example. Pumpkins can be baked and served as baby finger
foods. While baking, add some butter and cinnamon for a great taste.

So let us learn how to make this delicious food for your healthy baby.
When he/she tries it you will have to make it all the time to make your
baby happy. Follow this easy recipe and soon your baby will get a healthy
and delicious soup like never before.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

For babies 8 + months

Ingredients for pumpkin soup:

- 1 Large Onion

- Dash of Nutmeg

- 1 butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut in chunks

- 3 chicken stock cubes

- 1/4 cup Sour Cream

- 2 Carrots diced

- 2 cups half and half or evaporated milk – optional

- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper

- 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon

- 1/3 teaspoon( or less) Salt

- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

How to make pumpkin soup?

First take a large pot. add chicken, onions, carrot, baking soda, pepper
and salt. Next, simmer uncovered for ten to fifteen minutes until you see
that carrots are soft. If you want you can put vegetables and chicken into
a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. After this add pumpkin
and half yogurt to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Top with sour
cream if you want.

Warning: Remember that it is better not to cook pumpkin for a long time
because it looses it nutritious values.

Tip: You can store pumpkin in a plastic container for 1 week and up to 2
months in the freezer. Pumpkin can expand when frozen so allow for
headspace at the top of container.

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