Warming little tummies with delicious British autumn vegetables!

Celebrate autumn with our simple, nutritious vegetable soup, packed with seasonal British produce. It’s a wonderful recipe to enjoy with your little ones at home!

Little Chefs, Big Flavours!

As the leaves turn golden and the weather gets cooler, there’s nothing better than a comforting bowl of homemade soup. Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy British-grown vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, parsnips and potatoes. This colourful recipe is a lovely way to introduce children to new flavours and encourage healthy eating habits.

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled and diced
• 1 small parsnip, peeled and chopped
• 200g pumpkin or butternut squash, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 750ml low-salt vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Gently heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion until softened.

Step 2: Add the carrots, potato, parsnip and pumpkin. Stir everything together for a few minutes.

Step 3: Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 4: Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed. Allow to cool to a safe temperature before serving.

Step 5: Serve with wholemeal bread for a delicious autumn lunch!

A Little Seasonal Learning

Why not invite your little ones to explore the vegetables, talk about their colours and textures, and discover where food comes from? Always supervise little ones around hot food and adapt the texture to suit their age and needs.

Happy cooking, little pumpkins!

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