🌾🍲 Fish & Okra Soup (7 Months +)

Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)

• 2 tablespoons boneless white fish (tilapia, snapper, or sole — fully deboned and skin removed)

• ½ cup fresh okra, chopped (or sliced frozen okra)

• 1 small tomato, peeled and chopped (optional: deseed for less acidity)

• ¼ small onion, finely chopped (optional for flavor)

• 1 teaspoon Dr. Annie Brown Rice Cereal (or plain soft rice, cooked until very soft)

• 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil

• ¾ cup water or mild vegetable/fish stock (no salt)

Preparation Steps

1. Cook the Vegetables

• Add okra, tomato, onion, and water/stock to a small pot.

• Simmer over low heat for 5–6 minutes until okra is soft.

2. Add the Fish

• Add the fish pieces and cook for another 3–4 minutes until they flake easily.

3. Thicken with Rice Cereal

• Stir in brown rice cereal (or soft-cooked rice) and cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Blend or Mash

• For Stage 1 weaning: blend into a smooth soup.

• For Stage 2: mash lightly, leaving tiny soft pieces.

5. Add Healthy Fats

• Stir in olive oil before serving.

Storage

• Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours.

• Freeze in small baby portions for up to 1 month.

Nutritional Benefits

• Fish → High-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids for brain development

• Okra → Fiber, vitamin C, and folate for healthy digestion and immunity

• Brown rice cereal → Gentle carbs for steady energy