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
- Preheat your oven to 200C.
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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.
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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.
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Add the roasted aubergines and carrots to the pot. Add the oregano, basil, kidney beans and parsley.
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Pour in the vegetable stock. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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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!
- 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
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