Carrot and Peas Oatmeal Soup

" S " is for Soup !!!!!

This is a soup enjoyed by kids and grown ups alike. I Started making this soup for my younger son when he was around 1 yr old and he's tw0 now and still likes it as well as my 6 yr old.

Ingredients:

1) 1/2 Cup Oatmeal

2) 1/4 Cup Peas

3) 1/4 Cup Carrots finely chopped or thinly sliced

4) 2 1/2 Cups Water or Vegetable Stock

5) Salt and Pepper to taste

6) 1 Tablespoon Butter

Preparation:

1) Melt Butter in a Pan. Add the carrots and peas and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.

2) Add the oatmeal and fry for a minute or two.

3) Add salt and pepper and add water.

4) Bring it to a boil and let it simmer on a slow flame for about 5 minutes.

5) Ready to be served. This is a hearty soup. Can be served as is.

I'm sending this recipe to the Cooking for kids- Veggies and Food Event hosted by Lakshmi http://http//delightsofcooking.blogspot.com/2009/11/cooking-for-kids-veggies-and-fruits.html and Sharmi http://www.neivedyam.com/