Recipe: Almost Chicken Soup

It is perhaps the ultimate comfort food....chicken soup. After all, what other food has the ability to heal us from the despairs of the common cold? As it turns out, Chicken Soup is full of all the goodness that your little one's system craves. Packed with both protein and vitamin rich veggies, this recipe is a complete meal in and of itself and the way that we prepare it, it is minus the liquid that makes soup not-so-easy for those beginner eaters.

Almost Chicken Soup

Mama Chef Extraordinaire: The Sili Co. Test Kitchen (www.thesilisqueeze.com)

When to Introduce: Around 6 months - always check with your pediatrician if you have concerns about allergies or your little one's eating ability. Since this meal has multiple ingredients, it is always a good idea to be sure they have tried each one individually before combining.

Why We Love It: Protein is often a tough one to get your little ones to love...introducing it early and mixing it with classic favorites such as carrots and celery is sure to help. And, those yummy veggies give an extra boost of vitamins and nutrients essential to your baby's health!

Ingredients:

1 Carrot

1 Celery Stalk

1/4 yellow onion diced (optional)

1 boneless, skinless cooked chicken breast chopped

1 Bay Leaf

1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

4 cups of water (or enough to cover ingredients)

2 inches of one carrot
2 inches of one celery
1 thin slice of yellow onion (optional, not recommended for children under 18 months)
1/4 of one chicken breast, cooked – bones and skin removed, chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of one bay leaf
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 cups of water (or enough to cover the above ingredients)
Make a simple chicken stock for this recipe using all of the above ingredients, using a small sauce pot: Place all ingredients in the pot and cover with water plus an extra inch above the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the vegetables are tender.  Discard the bay leaf.  Add the vegetables to a blender or food processor and begin adding the liquid/stock.  Use only enough liquid to create a smooth, but thick puree.  Serve immediately (warm or room temperature) in your Sili Squeeze.  Comfort food for your little one is served
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Directions: 

1. Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil

2. Simmer about 15  minutes or until veggies are tender

3. Remove bay leaf and drain, reserving liquid 

  4. Add chicken and veggies to blender.

 5. Add reserved liquid to reach desired consistency.

Servings: Makes about 3 cups - PLENTY to freeze for meals down the road!

Now that's what I call true comfort food!
Comfort for their tummy, and comfort for you knowing you filled it with the best stuff on earth!

Chicken soup is satisfying to everyone – any age savors the sips of a traditional, simple chicken soup.  This recipe has all the wonderful flavors of a chicken soup boiled on the stove…minus all the liquid so that your little Sili Squeezer can enjoy this meal in their Squeeze.  If you multiply this recipe x 4 you can use whole portions of each ingredient (one whole carrot, one whole celery etc.) and reserve the extra in an airtight container in your freezer or refrigerator for additional meals.
Fills one 6 oz. Sili Squeeze
2 inches of one carrot
2 inches of one celery
1 thin slice of yellow onion (optional, not recommended for children under 18 months)
1/4 of one chicken breast, cooked – bones and skin removed, chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of one bay leaf
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 cups of water (or enough to cover the above ingredients)
Make a simple chicken stock for this recipe using all of the above ingredients, using a small sauce pot: Place all ingredients in the pot and cover with water plus an extra inch above the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the vegetables are tender.  Discard the bay leaf.  Add the vegetables to a blender or food processor and begin adding the liquid/stock.  Use only enough liquid to create a smooth, but thick puree.  Serve immediately (warm or room temperature) in your Sili Squeeze.  Comfort food for your little one is served!
- See more at: http://www.thesilisqueeze.com/recipes3.html#sthash.bKwu9AAN.dpuf

Chicken soup is satisfying to everyone – any age savors the sips of a traditional, simple chicken soup.  This recipe has all the wonderful flavors of a chicken soup boiled on the stove…minus all the liquid so that your little Sili Squeezer can enjoy this meal in their Squeeze.  If you multiply this recipe x 4 you can use whole portions of each ingredient (one whole carrot, one whole celery etc.) and reserve the extra in an airtight container in your freezer or refrigerator for additional meals.
Fills one 6 oz. Sili Squeeze
2 inches of one carrot
2 inches of one celery
1 thin slice of yellow onion (optional, not recommended for children under 18 months)
1/4 of one chicken breast, cooked – bones and skin removed, chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of one bay leaf
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 cups of water (or enough to cover the above ingredients)
Make a simple chicken stock for this recipe using all of the above ingredients, using a small sauce pot: Place all ingredients in the pot and cover with water plus an extra inch above the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the vegetables are tender.  Discard the bay leaf.  Add the vegetables to a blender or food processor and begin adding the liquid/stock.  Use only enough liquid to create a smooth, but thick puree.  Serve immediately (warm or room temperature) in your Sili Squeeze.  Comfort food for your little one is served!
- See more at: http://www.thesilisqueeze.com/recipes3.html#sthash.bKwu9AAN.dpuf

Chicken soup is satisfying to everyone – any age savors the sips of a traditional, simple chicken soup.  This recipe has all the wonderful flavors of a chicken soup boiled on the stove…minus all the liquid so that your little Sili Squeezer can enjoy this meal in their Squeeze.  If you multiply this recipe x 4 you can use whole portions of each ingredient (one whole carrot, one whole celery etc.) and reserve the extra in an airtight container in your freezer or refrigerator for additional meals.
Fills one 6 oz. Sili Squeeze
2 inches of one carrot
2 inches of one celery
1 thin slice of yellow onion (optional, not recommended for children under 18 months)
1/4 of one chicken breast, cooked – bones and skin removed, chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of one bay leaf
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 cups of water (or enough to cover the above ingredients)
Make a simple chicken stock for this recipe using all of the above ingredients, using a small sauce pot: Place all ingredients in the pot and cover with water plus an extra inch above the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the vegetables are tender.  Discard the bay leaf.  Add the vegetables to a blender or food processor and begin adding the liquid/stock.  Use only enough liquid to create a smooth, but thick puree.  Serve immediately (warm or room temperature) in your Sili Squeeze.  Comfort food for your little one is served!
- See more at: http://www.thesilisqueeze.com/recipes3.html#sthash.bKwu9AAN.dpuf

Chicken soup is satisfying to everyone – any age savors the sips of a traditional, simple chicken soup.  This recipe has all the wonderful flavors of a chicken soup boiled on the stove…minus all the liquid so that your little Sili Squeezer can enjoy this meal in their Squeeze.  If you multiply this recipe x 4 you can use whole portions of each ingredient (one whole carrot, one whole celery etc.) and reserve the extra in an airtight container in your freezer or refrigerator for additional meals.
Fills one 6 oz. Sili Squeeze
2 inches of one carrot
2 inches of one celery
1 thin slice of yellow onion (optional, not recommended for children under 18 months)
1/4 of one chicken breast, cooked – bones and skin removed, chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of one bay leaf
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 cups of water (or enough to cover the above ingredients)
Make a simple chicken stock for this recipe using all of the above ingredients, using a small sauce pot: Place all ingredients in the pot and cover with water plus an extra inch above the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the vegetables are tender.  Discard the bay leaf.  Add the vegetables to a blender or food processor and begin adding the liquid/stock.  Use only enough liquid to create a smooth, but thick puree.  Serve immediately (warm or room temperature) in your Sili Squeeze.  Comfort food for your little one is served!
- See more at: http://www.thesilisqueeze.com/recipes3.html#sthash.bKwu9AAN.dpuf

Chicken soup is satisfying to everyone – any age savors the sips of a traditional, simple chicken soup.  This recipe has all the wonderful flavors of a chicken soup boiled on the stove…minus all the liquid so that your little Sili Squeezer can enjoy this meal in their Squeeze.  If you multiply this recipe x 4 you can use whole portions of each ingredient (one whole carrot, one whole celery etc.) and reserve the extra in an airtight container in your freezer or refrigerator for additional meals.
Fills one 6 oz. Sili Squeeze
2 inches of one carrot
2 inches of one celery
1 thin slice of yellow onion (optional, not recommended for children under 18 months)
1/4 of one chicken breast, cooked – bones and skin removed, chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of one bay leaf
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 cups of water (or enough to cover the above ingredients)
Make a simple chicken stock for this recipe using all of the above ingredients, using a small sauce pot: Place all ingredients in the pot and cover with water plus an extra inch above the ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the vegetables are tender.  Discard the bay leaf.  Add the vegetables to a blender or food processor and begin adding the liquid/stock.  Use only enough liquid to create a smooth, but thick puree.  Serve immediately (warm or room temperature) in your Sili Squeeze.  Comfort food for your little one is served!
- See more at: http://www.thesilisqueeze.com/recipes3.html#sthash.bKwu9AAN.dpuf