Puree Soups

[tdguill 11]

I know that some of you are allowed puree Soups early on. What kind do you eat? Can I just take a can of Progresso chicken noodle and puree it? I have been having problems with nausea because I still take quite a few pills. I am still on my liquid phase, but got the ok for puree soups to help when taking my pills. I was just curious in knowing what kind of soups others are eating.

BTW, I am 10 days post op.

[Gburto3 15]

I personally would not start off with any meats puree or not. I would start with like cream of chicken, or really any creamed Soup. Just because they are super easy on the stomach. There are several sites that can teach you how to make homemade cream Soups as well if you enjoy cooking. What I have been doing is doing cream of mushroom or celery and mixing it with about 2-3oz of chicken broth so its not so thick. Also if you have access to the MyWeight soups, they are actually pretty good and have a lot of Protein in them.

[JP69 116]

I made refrigerator Soup during my soup time. Every veg I could find , throw on stock pot and cook till super soft, then run through a blender.

Also I like just a cup of chicken broth, but you have to use a really good chicken base.

Not those stupid bullion cubes.

[Annie B 89]

What about a pureed lentil Soup? That was one of my first Soups after coming off clears (at 2 weeks). It was delicious and easy to get down.

[tdguill 11]

I personally would not start off with any meats puree or not. I would start with like cream of chicken, or really any creamed Soup. Just because they are super easy on the stomach. There are several sites that can teach you how to make homemade cream Soups as well if you enjoy cooking. What I have been doing is doing cream of mushroom or celery and mixing it with about 2-3oz of chicken broth so its not so thick. Also if you have access to the MyWeight soups, they are actually pretty good and have a lot of Protein in them.

I tried some Campbell's cream of mushroom soup,but it didnt really help. I need something with a bit more substance to help when I take my medications. Other than the nausea from taking my pills, I am not having any problems post op. Thanks for the advice

[tdguill 11]

I made refrigerator Soup during my soup time. Every veg I could find , throw on stock pot and cook till super soft, then run through a blender.

Also I like just a cup of chicken broth, but you have to use a really good chicken base.

Not those stupid bullion cubes.

I am really not one to cook. I would prefer to buy it already made. I am not sure how i would handle vegetables. I dont think I am suppose to have soft vegetables until my 4th week post op.

[tdguill 11]

What about a pureed lentil Soup? That was one of my first Soups after coming off clears (at 2 weeks). It was delicious and easy to get down.

I know I am not suppose to have lentils yet, but I may have to give it a try. RIght now, I am not getting my Protein and Water in like I should be, because of being nauseous from the medications I still have to take.

[swimmom 124]

I am 9 days post-op, and have been living on Trader Joe's Lentil Soup (the kind in the BIG can), pureed! I eat a third of a cup for a meal. Low caloried and good protein! It is also super cheap and one can lasts almost a week for me!! My surgeon says there are two perfect foods: fish, and lentils. Since I am in the liquid/pureed stage still, I have made lentil soup a staple!

[tdguill 11]

I called the doctor's office today and was recommended split pea Soup or egg drop soup. I tried some split pea this evening and it seemed ok. THanks for all of your suggestions though