General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Carrot and Orange Soup, watercolor illustration
Lunch

Carrot and Orange Soup

Vitamin-rich soup with citrus twist

Ages
6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 30 min
Serves
3
  • Vegan
  • Gluten free

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1 cup homemade unsalted stock or water
  • Fresh ginger

Food guides for this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Cook carrots until soft

  2. 2

    Blend with orange segments and the unsalted stock or water

  3. 3

    Add grated ginger

  4. 4

    Heat through

  5. 5

    Cool before serving

Sources

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