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Sopa Bugs Bunny
Bridget Swinney MS, RDN, LD

noviembre 6, 2024 Recetas

¡Esta sopa cremosa es para todos los conejitos traviesos de tu hogar! Es un comienzo perfecto para una comida familiar saludable e ideal para quienes no siempre disfrutan la textura de las verduras.

Las zanahorias en esta receta son ricas en vitamina A, fundamentales para un sistema inmunológico saludable, la visión y el cuidado de la piel. Las zanahorias también contienen luteína y zeaxantina, antioxidantes esenciales para el desarrollo ocular y cerebral del bebé durante el embarazo y en los primeros años de vida. La luteína, la zeaxantina y otros carotenoides también se encuentran en la leche materna, dependiendo de la cantidad presente en la dieta de la madre.

Una porción de 1 taza de esta sopa aporta:

100 % de la cantidad diaria recomendada (CDR) de vitamina A para niños de hasta 13 años.

86 % de la CDR de vitamina A para niños de hasta 14 años.

Ingredientes:

  • 1 cucharada de aceite (los aceites de canola, oliva o aguacate son los más recomendables)
  • ½ cebolla mediana picada (aproximadamente 1 taza)
  • 3 tallos de apio, deshebrados y cortados (1 taza colmada)
  • 1 libra (500 g) de zanahorias peladas y cortadas o zanahorias babé (aproximadamente 4 tazas)
  • 1 ½ tazas de agua
  • 2 cucharaditas de caldo de pollo granulado (o base de pollo)
  • ½ cucharadita de eneldo
  • 2 tazas de leche (de cualquier tipo)
  • Pimienta al gusto
  • Crema agria o yogur natural (opcional)
Sour-cream
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Rinde aproximadamente 5 tazas
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Instrucciones:

  • Calienta el aceite en una cacerola mediana a fuego medio. Agrega la cebolla y el apio, y cocina hasta que estén casi transparentes.
  • Agrega agua, mezcla de caldo y eneldo. Revuelve hasta que la mezcla de caldo esté disuelta.
  • Agrega las zanahorias. Cubre y cocina a fuego lento hasta que las zanahorias estén tiernas al pincharlas con un tenedor, revolviendo ocasionalmente. (10 a 15 minutos)
  • Retira la preparación del fuego. Vierte la mezcla en la licuadora con la leche, mezcla a velocidad baja y luego a velocidad media-alta hasta obtener una consistencia suave.
  • Añade pimienta al gusto. Como el caldo contiene sodio, no es necesario agregar más sal.
  • ¡Agrega una cucharada de yogur natural o crema agria por encima al servir para hacerla aún más cremosa!
¡Buen provecho!
Consejo de cocina

Cuanto más delgadas cortes las zanahorias, más rápido se cocinarán.
Si deseas una sopa más espesa, agrega un poco menos de leche al mezclar.

REFERENCIAS:

National Institutes of Health. Vitamin A and Carotenoids.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-Consumer/

Giordano E, Quadro L. Lutein, zeaxanthin and mammalian development: Metabolism, functions and implications for health. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2018 Jun 1;647:33-40. doi: 10.1016/j.abb.2018.04.008. Epub 2018 Apr 11. PMID: 29654731; PMCID: PMC5949277.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5949277/

FoodData Central. Carrots, baby, raw.
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168568/nutrients

Zielinska MA, Hamulka J, Wesolowska A. Carotenoid Content in Breastmilk in the 3rd and 6th Month of Lactation and Its Associations with Maternal Dietary Intake and Anthropometric Characteristics. Nutrients. 2019 Jan 18;11(1):193. doi: 10.3390/nu11010193. PMID: 30669320; PMCID: PMC6356523.
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Mahmassani HA, Switkowski KM, Scott TM, Johnson EJ, Rifas-Shiman SL, Oken E, Jacques PF. Maternal Intake of Lutein and Zeaxanthin during Pregnancy Is Positively Associated with Offspring Verbal Intelligence and Behavior Regulation in Mid-Childhood in the Project Viva Cohort. J Nutr. 2021 Mar 11;151(3):615-627. doi: 10.1093/jn/nxaa348. PMID: 33484136; PMCID: PMC7948203.
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Side Lying Hold

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Cross Cradle Hold

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football Hold

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position