Shoraba for kids

 

Here’s a kid-friendly version of Shorba — a mild, nutritious, and tasty soup perfect for children. It’s easy to digest and can be served with soft bread, roti, or rice.

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🥣 Chicken Shorba for Kids

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken – 200 g (boiled & shredded)
• Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)
• Carrot – 1 small (grated or finely chopped)
• Tomato – 1 small (peeled & finely chopped or puréed)
• Garlic – 1 clove (crushed)
• Ginger – ½ inch piece (grated)
• Ghee or butter – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Salt – to taste (very little for toddlers)
• Black pepper – a pinch (optional)
• Water or chicken broth – 3 cups
• Fresh coriander – for garnish
• Lemon juice – a few drops (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat ghee or butter. Add garlic, ginger, and chopped onion. Sauté until soft.
2. Add carrots and tomato. Cook until mushy.
3. Add turmeric and a little salt.
4. Pour in the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil.
5. Add shredded chicken and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
6. Lightly mash the mixture if needed to make it smoother for kids.
7. Optionally, strain for toddlers or blend slightly for a creamy texture.
8. Garnish with coriander. Add a drop of lemon juice (for kids above 2 years).

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🍲 Vegetable Shorba for Kids (Vegetarian)

Ingredients:

• Carrot – 1 (chopped)
• Potato – 1 small (chopped)
• Tomato – 1 (peeled & chopped)
• Onion – ½ small (chopped)
• Garlic – 1 clove
• Ghee or butter – 1 tsp
• Salt – pinch
• Water – 3 cups
• Cumin powder – ¼ tsp (optional)
• Coriander leaves – to garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, sauté garlic and onion till soft.
2. Add other vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add salt and water. Simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are soft.
4. Blend or mash the soup to a smooth consistency.
5. Strain for toddlers or serve as-is for older kids.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves.

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Tips:

• For toddlers, serve lukewarm and slightly mashed/strained.
• Avoid chili or strong spices.
• You can add a spoon of cooked dal or oats for added nutrition.
• Serve with soft bread or mashed rice for a filling meal.