Spinach Lentil Soup (For Toddler)

I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween. Here in Texas, Halloween was somewhat chilly and rainy. But that doesn’t mean all our Halloween festivities have to end. I am glad that we could join few indoor Halloween activities in our community. My son really enjoyed them even though he refused to wear his Halloween costume. Hahaa

It was Monday after Halloween weekend, I thought of making a warm Spinach Lentil soup for my son. I know rainy season is all about warm soups. Especially if you are too lazy to cook.

This recipe is very simple and super healthy too. Spinach is packed with iron and lentils are a great source of fiber, folate, vitamin B1 and a good source of protein too. So it is a power pack combination. Really great for your kids and whole family too.

Ingredients (For 2 servings)

Spinach- One handful, chopped

Lentil- 3 Tbsp

Carrot- 1 medium size, cut into small pieces

Onion- ½ medium size, chopped

Butter- 1 Tsp

Ginger-Garlic paste- ½ Tsp

Pepper- 1/3 Tsp

Salt to taste

Cilantro leaves

Process

Step 1: Wash dry lentils.

Step 2: Heat pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Melt butter in this cooker and saute onion and ginger-garlic paste along with salt and pepper until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3: Now add carrot, lentils and chopped spinach. Saute them for about 2 minutes. Then add water until all the vegetables and lentils are well soaked.

Step 4: Close the pressure cooker lid and cook it for 2 whistles or until all the ingredients cooked very well.

Step 5: Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender. Blend until the soup is medium chunkier consistency.

Spinach Lentil soup is ready to serve. Top with fresh cilantro and serve warm. 

Ingredients: Spinach, Lentils, Carrot, Ginger-Garlic paste, Big onion, Salt and Pepper

Saute onion and ginger-garlic paste in butter

Add spinach, carrot and lentils to the sauted onion and stir for about 2 minutes

Add water to the sauted ingredients and cook until all the ingredients are soft

Soup is ready. Blend them to get a medium chunkier consistency.

ENJOY!

HAPPY COOKING