Red Lentil Chicken Soup

🍲 Red Lentil Chicken Soup- Family-Favorite, Baby-Approved, For 7 months & Up

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of comforting soup when the weather starts to cool down and this Red Lentil Chicken Soup has quickly become our absolute favorite this season! It’s cozy, flavorful, incredibly nourishing, and loved by every single member of the family… from baby to adult. The whole pot is filled with protein, vegetables, and iron-rich red lentils that blend into the softest, creamiest texture. It’s the kind of meal that feels soothing, satisfying, and nourishing all at the same time.

This soup is made with simple, wholesome ingredients: red lentils, chicken breast, potato, carrot, onion, and garlic. Everything cooks together in one pot until tender. Then the chicken is removed and shredded while the rest of the ingredients are hand-blended into a velvety smooth base. The potato gives the soup the most heavenly creamy texture, no dairy needed! Once the soup is smooth, the shredded chicken goes back in, adding the perfect soft bites and extra protein.

For younger babies who still need smoother textures, you can simply blend everything together so the chicken becomes soft and easy to swallow. No matter how you serve it, this soup turns out incredibly delicious every single time!

🧡 Why Red Lentil Chicken Soup is Perfect for Babies & Kids:

One of the best parts about this recipe is how nutrient-dense it is. Red lentils are naturally high in iron, something babies especially need after 6 months when their iron stores begin to deplete. This makes the soup a wonderful option for supporting healthy development and energy levels.

Here’s why this soup is a baby-approved winner:

• Iron-rich lentils help support growth and brain development

• Protein from chicken keeps bellies full and powered for playing

• Carrots, potatoes, and onions add vitamins, minerals, and natural sweetness

• Easy texture customization for different feeding stages

• Comforting and mild flavor that little ones love

🍽 Serving Suggestions by Age:

6–9 Months (smooth purée stage):

• Blend the entire soup (including chicken) until silky smooth.

• Serve slightly warm on a pre-loaded spoon.

9–12 Months (learning to chew):

• Blend the soup smooth but add finely shredded chicken back in for texture.

• Offer with soft bread strips or puffs for dipping.

Toddlers and Kids:

• Serve as is.

• Add a side of toast, a sprinkle of cilantro, or even cheese on top for older kids.

Adults:

• Add lemon, cilantro or a drizzle of olive oil makes the perfect finishing touch, with a side of toasty bread.

💛 Why Red Lentil Chicken Soup Works for Picky Eaters:

• This soup even works for the pickiest of eaters! It’s creamy texture is so good they won’t even know it’s lentils.

• Red lentils are mild in flavor

• Blended veggies, they’ll never know they’re in there 😉

• Easy to season more or less depending on preference

• Fun to serve with dipping sides like bread or crackers

🔁 Substitutions:

• Chicken: Swap with chicken thighs or leave out for a vegetarian version.

• Potato: Sweet potato works beautifully and adds extra natural sweetness.

• Carrot: Butternut squash or pumpkin make great fall variations.

• Seasonings: You can simplify to just turmeric + cumin for babies, or add paprika and pepper for adults and older kids.

• Texture: Leave more chunks for toddlers and adults, or blend fully smooth for babies who are new to solids.

What You Need:

Large Pot

Hand Blender

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more family favorite soups you can check out:

Lentil Potato Soup

Kid-Friendly Minestrone Soup

Copycat Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup

Butternut Squash Red Lentil Soup