What age can babies eat fennel & lentil soup?

Fennel & Lentil Soup is suitable from around 6 months. Every ingredient is prepared to the texture that suits 6 to 8 months.

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Fennel & Lentil Soup

✓ From around 6 months

Best for Lunch or dinner
From 6 months
Ready in 30 min
Makes 4
Iron & Fibre

Ingredients

Red Lentils

100g, rinsed

Fennel

1 small bulb, diced

Onion

1 small, finely diced

Garlic

1 clove, crushed

How to prepare each ingredient for 6 to 8 months

Each line is the preparation guidance for that ingredient at your baby's age, taken from its own food guide.

Lentils

Simmer red lentils until very soft, then blend with water to a smooth purée.

Fennel

Slice the bulb, roast or steam until very soft, then blend to a smooth purée.

Onion

Cook diced onion in a little olive oil until very soft and sweet, then blend into purées.

Garlic

Add one small crushed garlic clove to purées while cooking. It mellows beautifully when cooked.

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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.