Chicken Noodle Soup Baby Food
Homemade chicken noodle soup baby food makes a great finger food or puree!
Hanky Pank got his first stuffy nose! I’m not entirely sure if it’s a cold he picked up at his littles gym or a reaction to the smoke from wildfires across the Pacific Northwest. But it’s tough to see him miserable. So in addition to LOTS of cuddles, I decided to make him the ultimate comfort food, chicken noodle soup.
Chicken noodle soup is surprisingly easy to make with simple ingredients. The essentials are chicken, broth, noodles, carrots, celery, and onion. I added garlic, thyme, and oregano for seasoning. But it would also be good with parsley, a bay leaf, or basil. Just use what you like and have on hand.
I made this recipe two ways, a soup and a puree, as Hanky Pank is transitioning to finger foods. With that in mind, I chopped my chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces and used elbow macaroni. I also wasn’t concerned with having a lot of extra broth. But if you want it more soupy, just add another cup of broth.
This chicken noodle soup made our home smell amazing, like fall is here! And it was a total hit, both with Hanky Pank and my husband (with a little salt and pepper). Now I’m just crossing my fingers that this stuffy nose is short-lived!
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Notes
Store for 3 days in refrigerator or 3 months in freezer.
Ideal Age is 6+ Months for Puree and 8+ Months for Soup.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 chicken tenderloins, chopped
- 1 cup pasta
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano, minced
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to boil. Add all ingredients and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 20 minutes.
- If needed, transfer to food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
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Do you have to cook the pasta before adding?
Hi Jessica! Nope, I add the pasta uncooked. It will cook along with the other ingredients.