Freekah Soup is a nutritious and delicious soup perfect for toddlers. Packed with nutritious vegetables, legumes and an ancient grain, it’s a quick and easy to make soup that will satisfy even the most finicky eater. With its convenient, portable containers, Freekah Soup is perfect for a picnic or lunch box treat. Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect spot to get this delicious and healthy option for little ones.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: healthy, easy, simple, vegetarian, freeka
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fats: 23 g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large aubergine (400g), diced
• 2 onions (200g)
• 2 carrots (200g), diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 potato (200g), diced
• 1 can of cooked kidney beans (400g)
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 1 teaspoon of basil
• 2 tablespoons of parsley, finely chopped
• 6 cups of vegetable stock

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 200C.

2. Arrange the diced aubergine and carrots on a baking sheet, Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until evenly coated. Roast for 20 minutes until lightly golden.

3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and potato, and cook while stirring for 8-10 minutes until tender.

4. Add the roasted aubergines and carrots to the pot. Add the oregano, basil, kidney beans and parsley.

5. Pour in the vegetable stock. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Q: What did the soup say to the steam? A: Stop, I’m steaming!

7. Serve the soup with your favourite toppings.

Recommended Sides

• A side of crusty bread or toasted pita
• A side salad of your choice
• A few sprigs of fresh herbs, as a garnish