Babies First Salmon Chowder

This salmon chowder is perfect to introduce your weaning baby to fish. Ideal for the whole family, this recipe makes a great baby led weaning meal offered with some toast slices for dipping.

Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 Portions

Ingredients
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 small clove garlic, crushed
200ml vegetable stock
80g crème fresh
100g of cooked ham
2 boneless fillets of salmon, cut into chunks
1 tin of sweetcorn
1 tbsp Olive oil
Optional: small pinch of saffron

Method

Place a saucepan over medium heat and drizzle with oil.
Add the onion and leek. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
Add the sweet potato, garlic, sweetcorn, saffron and stock and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potato is soft.
Place in a blender and blitz to the desired consistency.
Transfer the mixture back to the pot and bring to the boil again.
Add the salmon. Lower heat and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Stir in the crème fraise and cooked ham right before serving.

Weaning and Storage
6-7 months - Smooth and slightly thicker puree, no lumps
7-8 months - Thicker puree with increased texture
8-9 months - Minced and mashed with soft lumps.
9-12 months – Minced and finely chopped.

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