When Can Babies Eat Soup, potato? (8+ Months WHO Safety, Allergens & USDA Nutrients)

A creamy and comforting potato soup, rich with tender potato chunks and often seasoned with herbs and a touch of dairy. --- RECIPE --- Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: - 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth - 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion - 1/4 cup chopped celery - 2 tbsp butter - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour - 1 cup milk or half-and-half - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives (for garnish) Instructions: 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. 2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 3. Gradually whisk in broth, then add diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender. 4. Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon or potato masher to thicken the soup, leaving some chunks. 5. Stir in milk or half-and-half and heat through (do not boil). Taste and adjust seasoning. 6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. In Wise Eating: AI Food Tracker, adding a child profile (8 months+) automatically checks every meal and recipe ingredient against WHO infant safety rules, choking hazards, and allergen flags.