Clear vegetable soup
VegetablesFrom about 6 months
When can babies start?
Clear vegetable soup can usually be offered from around 6 months, once solids are underway.Guideline basis: WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline and IAP guidance
How to serve by age
- Up to 9 monthsstrained clear soup
- Up to 24 monthschunky soft soup
Fits these family diets
VegetarianEgglessNon-vegetarian
Common questions
- When can babies have Clear vegetable soup?
- Clear vegetable soup can usually be offered from around 6 months (WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline and IAP guidance)
- How should I serve Clear vegetable soup at first?
- Start with strained clear soup, and progress textures as your baby grows — see the serving guide above.
- Is Clear vegetable soup a common allergen?
- No — Clear vegetable soup is not one of the major allergen groups, though any new food is best offered on its own at first.
Why we say this
Hydrating vehicle for vegetable variety
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Educational information from curated sources — not medical advice. Always confirm with your paediatrician.