Vegetable-Loaded Recipes Your Kids Will Love

Making vegetables appetizing to kids isn’t complicated. It requires milk, cheese and, of course, vegetables. Here are two creamy and delicious dishes to cook with your budding chefs, like a creamy carrot soup with cheesy tortilla crackers and vegetable gratin. Your kids will definitely beg you for more veggies!

1. Cream of Carrot Soup with Tortilla Cheese Crackers

Among the veggie soups that are usually a hit, carrot usually ranks high on our list. And when paired with cheesy tortilla crackers, we know it’ll cause a stir. The texture of this carrot soup is due to the addition of a large amount of milk to the broth. A potato is also included, helping to thicken the soup as it cooks. It’s creamy, has a rich taste and can easily be prepared with a helping hand from the kids.

Soups and broths

Cream of Carrot Soup with Tortilla Cheese Crackers

Cheesy tortillas

To go with this soup, whip up these crackers that look like Swiss cheese. Warning: your little mice will surely want a nibble!

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a work surface, using a pastry brush, cover the tortillas with the butter on both sides.
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Using pastry tips, cut out a few holes of different sizes in the tortillas. Cut each tortilla into 6 pieces.
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Place the tortilla pieces and scraps on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 8 minutes or until the tortillas are golden.

2. Vegetable Gratin

Vegetable gratin is a cool weather classic the whole family will love. In order to get it super creamy, coat the cooked vegetables with a béchamel sauce. To make this popular white sauce, melt the butter before adding the flour to make a roux. Then pour in the milk, which helps thicken and smooth out the sauce. Don’t forget the garlic powder and cheese to amp up the flavour.