Lunch
Grilled Cheese & Vegetable Soup Dip
Crisp-golden, soft-centered sandwich fingers with a thick vegetable dip made for little hands.
Ingredients
20 slices bread; 20 oz sliced cheese; 1 tbsp cooking fat; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2½ cups fully cooked carrots and other approved vegetables; small toddler-friendly noodles; blend or mash vegetables and keep the soup thick enough for dipping.
Preparation
Prepare sandwiches until cheese melts and bread is golden but not hard. Heat soup safely and serve a small amount as a dip, not as the only food.
Toddler and infant guidance
Serve toddlers soft sandwich fingers with the dip in a separate stable cup. Infants receive only soft plain components included in their individual feeding plans.
Nutrition note
Draft estimate per preschool serving. Verify product labels, measured batch yield, holding temperature, age-appropriate portions, and final taste before approval.