The Care and Feeding of Children / A Catechism for the Use of Mothers and Children's Nurses Papyras Classics

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Chapter 44

Broths and Soups

What broths and soups are to be recommended?

Meat broths are generally to be preferred to vegetable broths,—mutton or chicken being usually most liked by children. Nearly all plain broths may be given. Those thickened with rice, barley or corn starch form a useful variety, especially with the addition of milk.

Vegetable purees of peas, spinach, celery or asparagus may be used for children over seven years old. Tomato soup should not be given to young children.