Nikomi Soup for toddlers is a delicious and healthy Japanese-style soup perfect for young children. Made with a combination of ingredients such as chicken, vegetables, and noodles, it’s a nutritious meal that can easily be adapted to include your little one’s favorite ingredients. Toddlers in Australia can make this comforting soup with just a few simple steps for an easy and flavourful meal they’re sure to love.

[General Information] Servings: 1 Keywords: Nikomi Soup, Kids’ Recipe, Japanese, Toddler Friendly Calories: 330 Protein: 8g Carbs: 46g Fats: 8g Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup of shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
• 2-3 slices of carrot, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons of miso paste
• 2-3 pieces of konnyaku, julienned
• 1/2 cup of thinly sliced tofu
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable or canola oil

Directions

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Ok! Let’s gather all the ingredients we need for this delicious Nikomi Soup. A quick tip from Olivia: if you don’t have any carrot slices ready, just grab a carrot from the kitchen and use a vegetable peeler to create thin slices. Now your soup is going to have extra yummy veggies in it.

Step 2: Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, heat two cups of chicken or vegetable broth on medium-high heat. Once it is heated, turn it down to low heat.

Step 3: Prepare the Veggies

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the thinly sliced mushrooms, carrots, and konnyaku. They should be roughly the same size so that they can cook evenly. Now throw this mixture into the pot and stir for about two minutes.

Step 4: Cook the Tofu

In the same medium-sized bowl, put the half cup of thinly sliced tofu. Heat the teaspoon of oil in a separate pan. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and cook for about five minutes. Once it is cooked, add it to the pot and stir it in with the veggies.

Step 5: Add the Miso

Add the miso paste to the soup and stir until it’s fully dissolved. Once the miso paste is added, turn off the heat and move on to the next step.

Step 6: Make Soup Time Fun

Turn on some upbeat music and turn up the volume! Ask the kids to come over and help make a few dance moves to the music while you stir the soup. This will liven up the soup time and make it even more enjoyable. You’ll become a pro in no time!

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!

Once the soup is ready, designate each kid a bowl and have them add their desired toppings, such as nori, green onions, or tamari. Now it’s time to enjoy a delicious bowl of Nikomi Soup with the whole family!

Recommended Sides

This Nikomi Soup is best accompanied with a side of steamed white rice. It will make for a more substantial meal and will keep your kiddos full and satisfied. For an extra bite, serve with a side of miso-tahini dressing or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.