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Cozy Family-Friendly Soups Kids Actually Eat

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These cozy family-friendly soups are quick, easy, and crafted with simple ingredients that kids love, making soup night a warm, delicious tradition for the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 14 oz (400 g) canned diced tomatoes (or fresh in summer)
  • 2 cups (60 g) spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (150 g) cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1 cup (165 g) white beans or chickpeas, rinsed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or mild chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese or cream cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) grated mild cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies (10 minutes): Rinse and chop onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop spinach or kale and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics (5 minutes): Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add vegetables and broth (5 minutes): Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and canned tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine, then pour in the broth. Add thyme and bay leaf.
  4. Simmer (20-25 minutes): Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently, partially covered, until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  5. Add protein and greens (5 minutes): Stir in shredded chicken or beans and add greens. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until greens are wilted and protein is heated through.
  6. Blend for creaminess (optional, 3 minutes): Remove bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree part or all of the soup for a creamy texture, or blend half and stir back in for texture.
  7. Finish with dairy and seasoning (2 minutes): Stir in cottage cheese or cream cheese if using. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

If soup tastes flat, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to brighten flavors. Blend half the soup for texture kids prefer. Adjust salt gradually for kids. Substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes or cauliflower for variation. Use almond or oat milk to replace cream cheese for dairy-free option.

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