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Easy & Healthy Red Lentil Baby Soup

Published: Aug 25, 2022 · Modified: Jan 11, 2023 by Ana · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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10 min prep, 30 min to cook this nutritious, tasty and easy Red Lentil baby soup recipe. Perfect for 6 month old baby and older. Can be given if you are doing baby-led weaning, for toddlers, kids and it is so delicious adults will love it. Make a big batch and freeze it for days you don't want to cook. It's naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

healthy red lentil baby soup in a silicone baby bowl with a silicone pink spoon

When autumn comes I just start making a lot of soups and then freezing them so I can minimize daily meal prep. And then we basically eat a soup a day...

And ever since I have adopted more of a vegetarian diet, foods like lentils and chickpeas are eaten almost daily in our household.

So I wanted to make a really good lentil soup which you could also give to a 6-month-old baby and would be enjoyed just as much by a 30-year-old adult.

So here it is...

Why we love this soup:

  • Super easy
  • Healthy, made with nutritious whole foods
  • Simple vegetarian soup for baby
  • Low sodium (can be made with or without stock)
  • Can be served to 6 month old baby and older toddlers, kids and adults
  • Freezable
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  • Ingredients
  • How to Cook Red Lentil Soup for Baby
  • Options on how to serve lentil soup to baby & toddler?
  • Top Tips
  • FAQ
  • Possible Recipe Variations
  • More recipes for baby, toddler and adults
  • Recipe

Ingredients

ingredients for red lentil soup
  • Red Lentils - we use red lentils for their sweet and nutty flavor
  • Celery and Carrot - the basis of most great soups. Sautéing them with garlic and onion brings out the base flavor of the soup
  • Vegetable stock - nutrition and ingredients will vary depending on which you buy. Look for one with minimal sugar, salt and preservatives. Avoid it completely if making for babies under 1, just use water instead and then season the adult portions with salt separately
  • Spices and flavoring - using ground cumin and paprika to give a wonderful earthy flavor. Lemon juice and lemon zest are a must for that last zing

How to Cook Red Lentil Soup for Baby

Collage of images showing step 1 and 2 (steps outlined below)

1. Sauté the veggies. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent (photo 1).

2. Bring to boil by adding vegetable broth (or water if making for babies), lentils, ground cumin, paprika, and black pepper (photo 2).

Collage of images showing step 3 and 4 (steps outlined below)

3. Simmer. Once brought to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the lentils are fully cooked (photo 3).

4. Season and blend. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, salt, and stir (don't add salt if making for babies under 1). Blend with an immersion blender or Vitamix to make the soup creamy and smooth (photo 4). Serve for yourself and for baby.

baby soup portion and parent portion next to each other

This soup pairs really well with the Easy Wholewheat No-Knead Bread.

two halves of wholewheat bread pulled apart with hands

Options on how to serve lentil soup to baby & toddler?

Babies

  • Make without broth by using water instead and omit any salt
  • 6 months old baby - baby-led weaning serving options
    • Serve cooled in an open cup
    • Served cooled in an open cup with a straw
    • Serve with a preloaded spoon
  • 1 year old baby and toddler +
    • Practice independent spoon usage. We used this training cutlery with our children or these spoons.        

For advice on how to master using cutlery and drinking from an open cup read these guides:

  • Starting Solids Part 5 – Drinking From an Open Cup
  • Starting Solids Part 6 - Learning to Use Cutlery

Top Tips

  • Create flavor by taking your time to sauté the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to bring out the flavors before adding vegetable broth.
  • Serve warm with freshly baked bread.
soup in baby bowl with spoon dipped in

FAQ

At what age can baby have lentil soup?

From 6 months old onwards as long as you replace the vegetable broth with water so there is no added sodium in the recipe.

Soup is basically like any other puree recipe for a baby so this is a perfect nutrient-rich meal for your baby.

How do I store lentil soup for baby?

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. We use these cool pods to store soup in baby portions.

Can I just chuck all the ingredients together and cook?

You can, but the flavor may not be as nice. If you have time, it's best to sauté the onion, garlic, celery and carrot before adding vegetable broth to bring out the flavors.

Can I make unblended lentil soup?

Yes, but then it may not be suitable for very young babies until they can properly chew depending on the size of the vegetables.

Possible Recipe Variations

  • Make it spicier by adding chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the mix (for adults).
  • Add cheese on top. Feta cheese would work great crumbled on top for the adults (although it has too much sodium for babies).
  • Serve the soup chunky. If you don't have a blender or prefer chunky soups this one can easily be served chunky depending on how able your baby is to chew chunkier vegetables.

More recipes for baby, toddler and adults

  • Oven-baked Spanish Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)
  • Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas
  • "Sweetgreen Fish Taco" Bowl for the Whole Family
  • Vegetarian Crispy Roasted Chickpea Gyros

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Recipe

red lentil soup for baby in a silicone baby bowl with spoon

Easy Red Lentil Soup Recipe for Baby

10 min prep, 30 min to cook this nutritious, tasty and easy Red Lentil baby soup recipe is perfect for a 6 month old baby and older. Can be given if you are doing baby-led weaning, for toddlers, kids and it is so delicious adults will love it. Make a big batch and freeze it for days you don't want to cook. It's naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
5 from 14 votes
Author: Dora
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 6 adults
Fridge Life? 3 days
Freezable? 3 months

EQUIPMENT

  • Vitamix
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1½ cup lentils
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or water) omit for babies

Spices

  • 2 tsp ground paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt omit for babies
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 large lemon - juice and zest

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the veggies. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Bring to boil by adding vegetable broth (or water if making for babies), lentils, ground cumin and paprika and black pepper. Once brought to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Season. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, salt and stir (don't add salt if making for babies under 1).
  • Blend with an immersion blender or Vitamix to make the soup creamy and smooth.

Notes

1. Note on blenders: Always follow the instructions for the particular blender when blending. Immersion blender will be easier to use and requires less washing up. If using a Vitamix or any other blender be aware that hot liquids expand when blending so you may want to blend in two goes. 
2. When cooking for babies replace vegetable broth with water and omit salt in recipe.  
3. Storage instructions: Refrigerate for 3 days of freeze up to 3 months.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 215mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 16gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3764IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 4mg
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