This blog post showcases a classic Italian recipe for Minestra Di Ceci, a delicious and nutritious soup for toddlers. This soup combines flavors of tomato and garlic, and uses chickpeas as its base. It also includes vegetables for added nutrition, and can even be adapted for a vegan diet. Toddlers will love its delicious flavor and texture, and parents can rest assured that this simple recipe is packed with healthy ingredients. Try this Italian favorite for an easy and nutritious meal for your toddler!

General Information

• Servings: 2
• Keywords: Minestra di Ceci, Italian, Soup, Vegan
• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8.5g
• Carbs: 36.5g
• Fats: 11.7g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 x 400g cans of chickpeas, drained
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• a handful of spinach, chopped
• a pinch of ground black pepper
• 1 litre of vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and onion and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine. Cook for a few more minutes.
4. Add the vegetable stock, black pepper and rosemary sprigs. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and lemon juice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Use a hand blender** to blend the soup until it reaches your desired consistency. Make sure to blend cautiously and supervise when appropriate.
7. Once the soup is blended, serve and enjoy!

**(For a more parental experience feel free to laugh manically while blending, and make jokes about the soup becoming alive. It’s sure to entertain the kids!)

Recommended Sides

This soup pairs well with freshly made crusty bread and salad.