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Mild Coconut Vegetable Soup

Mild Coconut Vegetable Soup

A gentle Thai-inspired soup with creamy coconut, tender vegetables, and warm spices.

9-11mo12-18mo18-24mo2-3y

30 min · 3 servings

No top allergens

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken
  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 4 pieces corn
  • 1 piece lemongrass stalk
  • 3 slices galangal
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps

  1. Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes. Dice the zucchini similarly. Slice the baby corn into small rounds.
  2. Bruise the lemongrass stalk by pressing firmly with the flat of a knife. Add the lemongrass and galangal slices to the broth in a saucepan and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes to infuse. Remove and discard both aromatics.
  3. Add the sweet potato to the infused broth, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Add the zucchini and baby corn and cook for a further 5 minutes until all vegetables are very tender.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice and heat gently for 2 minutes. Do not boil after adding coconut milk.
  6. For 9-11 month servings, mash or puree a portion to a thick, smooth soup. For 12 months and up, serve as a soft chunky soup.

Nutrition

Calories
120
Protein
2g
Fat
6g
Carbs
16g
Iron
0.8mg
Calcium
35mg

Tips by age

9-11mo

Blend a portion smooth or mash thoroughly. Ensure no firm vegetable pieces remain.

Choking safety: Blend fully or mash to no firm chunks. Baby corn pieces must be very soft.

12-18mo

Dice vegetables very small (pea-sized) before serving. Serve with a soft grain alongside.

Choking safety: Cut all vegetables to pea-sized pieces. Check baby corn is soft enough to mash between gums.

18-24mo

Soft chunks are fine. Offer with soft rice or bread for dipping.

2-3y

Serve as a full bowl. Child may enjoy tearing soft bread to dip.

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