Lentil Soup

[stoongal 10]

I made this this afternoon, and it is so delicious I thought I would share it here.

Doesn't even need blending as it kinda turns to a kind of puree if it is cooked long enough.

1 Onion chopped and suteed in Olive oil (about 1 tbsp) for 5 minutes.

6 cups of Water (called for beef broth but I only had bouillon cubes)

3 lg bouillon cubes (I used McCormicks Gourmet alll-Vegetable beef style)

1 1/3 cups dry red lentils

1/4 cup or so Tomato paste

1 tsp Italian Seasoning

pepper to taste

Add broth to the onions till boiling then add rest of the ingredients,

turn heat down low and simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally.

I must confess I found about 1/3 cup of leftover raost beef gravy in my freezer and I threw that in for good measure as the fat had been removed.

I can hardly keep out of this - it is that good!

much more Protein that potato or Tomato Soup which is what I was going to make.

[Malaika 50]

Sounds yummy - I don't have all the ingredients required though, so can't make it tonight - I'm not feeling good and it would probably taste good and help soothe my tummy.

Thank for sharing!

[Ky.hen 5]

This sounds so good. Can we have this on clears or full liquids?

[LAN2k 18]

This sounds so good. Can we have this on clears or full liquids?

Good question!

[Malaika 50]

This sounds so good. Can we have this on clears or full liquids?

Good question!

Under Dr. Aceves post-op it would be okay on full liquids, but not clears. Just be sure there are no chunks - might want to blend it just to be sure - or strain it.

[stoongal 10]

with our food guide, it say the second week we can add Soup broths to our Clear Liquids, eg: potato, Tomato, vegetable, lentil.

And I found the lentils sort of dissolved and the lumps were miniscule.

So I ate it!

Yummy...

[Malaika 50]

It would probably be okay on full liquids (according to Dr. Aceves' plan) if you blend it or strained it to remove even the miniscule parts.

[stoongal 10]

Well it passed the test, hubby stuck up his nose when I said we are having lentil Soup for supper. He ate two big bowls of it and even said it was real good!

I feel so happy when that happens!

[thinoneday 445]

Sounds yummy - I don't have all the ingredients required though, so can't make it tonight - I'm not feeling good and it would probably taste good and help soothe my tummy.

Thank for sharing!

Whats the matter! Hopefully not the flu or something!:thumbup: Keep hydrated and rested! Chat soon again!

[DrPleatman 3]

Add a teaspoon of ground cumin to the Soup at the beginning. When you serve it, put in some fresh lemon juice and garnish with a bit of fresh coriander. If you though it was good before, you will really love it with these additions. I let patients have this fairly early in the post-op course.

Mark Pleatman MD

Mark Pleatman MD Weight Loss Surgery Website

[Malaika 50]

Whats the matter! Hopefully not the flu or something!:thumbup: Keep hydrated and rested! Chat soon again!

I think it was due to the fact that I tried to drink a Protein drink (again) and my lactose intolerance has just gone nuts since surgery ... plus it was still way to thick and the texture almost made be puke ... so I have now scratched Protein drinks made with milk (which most are) off my list.

I'm fine now - once it all got out of my system, I was fine.

Thanks for the concern! I will be making that Soup as soon as I get the ingredients!

[cajun 46]

I think it was due to the fact that I tried to drink a Protein drink (again) and my lactose intolerance has just gone nuts since surgery ... plus it was still way to thick and the texture almost made be puke ... so I have now scratched Protein drinks made with milk (which most are) off my list.

I'm fine now - once it all got out of my system, I was fine.

Thanks for the concern! I will be making that Soup as soon as I get the ingredients!

I love milk and am also lactose intolerant, even before my sleeve surgery. I just chew about 5 lactaid tablets before the first swallow of milk or cream soup, and there is NO problem. I also use lactaid milk when ever possible, then there is no need to chew the ladtaid tablets at all.

[Malaika 50]

Lactaid hasn't worked for me in the past; however, I may try the lactaid milk for Soups.< /strong>

[stoongal 10]

has anyone tried this Soup yet?

Thanks Dr Pleatman for the ground cumin suggestion, I will add that for sure next time.

I don't know about fresh coriander though, have to see if supermarkets here carry it, could I just grind up a touch of dried coriander and sprinkle that on?

I am going to make it again as soon as I finish with the chicken vegeatable soup I made - it is very good too, but have had to pick out the corn in it as I realize that may be hard on the tummy this early out.

anybody interested in that recipe? can be made without corn!

Cheers,

Donna

[cajun 46]

has anyone tried this Soup yet?

Thanks Dr Pleatman for the ground cumin suggestion, I will add that for sure next time.

I don't know about fresh coriander though, have to see if supermarkets here carry it, could I just grind up a touch of dried coriander and sprinkle that on?

I am going to make it again as soon as I finish with the chicken vegeatable soup I made - it is very good too, but have had to pick out the corn in it as I realize that may be hard on the tummy this early out.

anybody interested in that recipe? can be made without corn!

Cheers,

Donna

Corn also has a high glycemic index, is a pretty starchy food, so is often discouraged in weight loss programs. Same goes for peas. One of my favorite corn products USED TO BE (PRE SLEEVE) Fritos Corn chips. I could eat a whole bag. Can't eat just one. I won't be eating those any more!