Main meals15 min hands-on · 45 min total · 7 ingredients
Roast potatoes, broccoli & dip
Why it works for childrenDip it, try it separately, start small.
The ingredients bringProtein · Calcium · Fibre
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Family kitchen · Main meals
Creamy pea & potato soup
One pan, a bag of peas and some bread alongside. Potatoes make it creamy without needing cream.
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Total time
- 30 min
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Protein · Fibre · Carbohydrates
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
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Keep it simple today.
Frozen peas go straight into the pan. Small potato cubes cook faster than larger chunks.
What you can prepare ahead
Cook the soup without yoghurt ahead and cool quickly. Reheat thoroughly once the next day, then add yoghurt and bread fresh.
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If there is room for it today
Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.
Your child can stir yoghurt into soup that is no longer hot and hand out bread pieces. An adult does the blending.
It does not have to be a family cooking project. It is fine to do it yourself today.
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Why it works for children.
Blending makes the peas smooth, and potatoes keep the soup soft and gentle. Familiar bread alongside and small portions leave room for more.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Protein
- Here, from: Peas and plain yoghurt
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
About this nutrient - Fibre
- Here, from: Peas and wholemeal bread
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
About this nutrient - Carbohydrates
- Here, from: Potatoes and wholemeal bread
They provide energy for everyday life: playing, moving and exploring.
About this nutrient
These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it yours.
Replace some of the potato with carrot; the colour will change. A little cream cheese can replace the yoghurt and also contains milk.
Feeling a little unsure?
A small tasting cup beside familiar bread can feel easier than a full bowl. Let it sit there without pressure while you eat together.
Keeping leftovers
Cool the soup without yoghurt quickly in shallow containers and refrigerate within 1–2 hours at 5 °C or below. Eat within 2 days or freeze in portions. Reheat thoroughly once, then add fresh yoghurt.
For younger eaters
Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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