Nutri-Boost Seafood Macaroni Soup Recipe
Want a quick tip to help your toddler get a variety of nutrients? Choose by color!
Each color in fruits and veggies brings different vitamins and minerals—orange (carrots, pumpkin) for vitamin A, green (broccoli, spinach) for iron, red (tomatoes, strawberries) for antioxidants. The more colors, the better! This Nutri-Boost Seafood Macaroni Soup Recipe is a quick easy way to incoporate more colours into one meal.
What Little Miss 2 had for dinner—A hearty serving of Seafood Macaroni Soup, fitting perfectly into the main section of the Zooli Racetrack Plate. She also wanted extra corn (non-soupy!) on the side. And of course, a little fruit to look forward to after dinner!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup macaroni
- 6 prawns (peeled & deveined, chopped for younger toddlers)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small carrot (peeled & diced)
- 1 cup choy sum (chopped)
- 2-3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock (for a soupier consistency)
- 1/2 clove garlic (minced)
Receipe: How to make Seafood Macaroni Soup
1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat a little oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrots and corn, stirring for a 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the prawns and choy sum, cooking until prawns turn pink and choy sum softens (~2-3 minutes).
6. Stir in the cooked macaroni and mix well. Serve warm!
Tip: For younger toddlers, chop ingredients into smaller pieces or mash them slightly for easier eating. You can also blend part of the soup for a smoother texture.
Want to mix things up? Try adding or swapping in diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée, fish, or diced chicken for extra flavor and nutrients!
