Comforting Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup Baby Led Weaning

Ingredients:

• 120g onion (1 large)
• 120g carrot (2 medium)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 cups stock (1L)
• 2 cups milk (5oomL
• 350g chicken
• 250g uncooked pasta
• 150g frozen peas (1.5 Cups)

Method:

1. Dice the onions and carrot
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan
3. Add the onion and carrot and saute for approx 5 mins
4. Add the flour and cook this off for 2 minutes, ensuring the veggies all get coates
5. Add the stock and milk, bring the mix up to a simmer
6. Dice the chicken (1cm cubes) Add the chicken and poach at a low simmer for 10 mins
7. Add the uncooked pasta and cook for a few minutes less than the suggested cooking time (this will vary depending on the size and shape of pasta you are using) 
8. Add the frozen peas, Check the consistency of the soup at this stage, if it has thickened more than you would like thin down with a little more stock. Cook for 1-2 minutes to ensure the peas are heated through
9. Season with salt and pepper if needed

recipe and image: mykidslickthebowl