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Semolina Dumpling Vegetable Soup (Toddler & Baby-Led Weaning Friendly)

A nourishing vegetable soup with soft semolina dumplings and butter beans. Mild, comforting, and ideal for toddlers, babies, and family meals.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine German, Soup, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring jug
  • Measuring spoons
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • Soup Base:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrots diced
  • 1-2 celery sticks diced
  • 1 peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 can 240 g butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 litre vegetable broth
  • 1 2 small potatoes diced (optional)
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste omit for babies under 1 year
  • Semolina Dumplings:
  • 250 ml water
  • 30 g butter
  • Pinch of salt optional for adults
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 120 g semolina
  • 1 tbsp cornflour cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  • Add vegetable broth, potatoes (if using), peas, and butter beans. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until vegetables are tender.
  • In a separate pot, bring water, butter, salt, and nutmeg to a boil. Slowly whisk in semolina, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix in cornflour and parsley, then form into small dumplings. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
  • Add dumplings to simmering soup and cook for 10–15 minutes until soft and fully cooked.
  • Serve warm. Optional: add lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Suitable for baby-led weaning when dumplings are cut into small pieces
Do not add salt for babies under 12 months
Soup can be blended partially for a smoother texture
Freeze soup without dumplings; add fresh dumplings when reheating
Add cooked rice or extra beans for a more filling meal
Allow soup to cool slightly before serving for toddlers

Nutrition

Serving: 250mlCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 11gFat: 7gFiber: 9gCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword BLW, Griessklösschen, semolina dumpling, veggie soup
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