I hate it when people post just to post.....

[smsmithart 4]

u would be the 1st one to make fun of me ...

[Kat817 19]

Ham & cheese Soup

This is a hearty and delicious Soup. If you prefer use grated Cheddar or Jack cheese in place of the Velveeta. Taste before salting.

2 Tablespoons butter

1/2 cup carrots, chopped

1/4 cup onion, chopped

2 Tablespoons flour

1 tsp. paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard

6 cups chicken broth

12 ounces Velveeta Light, shredded

8 ounces lite firm silken tofu, diced

10 ounces deviled ham (2 cans)

1 cup sour cream, light

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

parsley, for garnish

In a large Dutch Oven over medium heat butter. Add carrots and onion and saute until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, paprika and dry mustard using a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes then slowly add the chicken broth whisking to prevent lumps. When soup is thickened add shredded Velveeta, the diced tofu and ham. Cook on a low simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesean cheese and a sprig of parsley.

Servings: 10

Notes: Per 1-cup serving: 264 calories. 19 grams Protein, 15 grams fat (8 saturated) and 12 grams carbohydrate. Rich in Vitamin A and one serving has 53mg of Calcium.< /p>

It is not low cal, but it is high protein, and they are all losing weight doing the 5 day pouch test, and eating it like crazy! Most of them used ham as opposed to canned deviled ham, since they had leftovers with New Years! Some like the tofu, others didn't want it and doubled the ham. The tofu has no real taste, it ends up tasting like the cheese base, but it does have a very distinctive texture, if you can deal with it, it is a great protein boost.

This says to cook in a dutch oven--and I know we have already had THAT discussion! a 5-6 quart pot is all that is needed.

The recipe come from the link in the 5 day pouch test. There is another one, but it has not been printed in the thread.....

Kat

[MacMadame 81]

Dinner in my house is at 5 PM. I don't eat past 7 PM - I get nightmares if I do... ROFL!!

We eat dinner around 8pm most nights.

[smsmithart 4]

Does it mean that I'm old now because I don't care about the new season of real world..

[plain 12]

Does it mean that I'm old now because I don't care about the new season of real world..

Hahahahaha....I haven't really watched The Real World since that sex crazed bunch in Vegas......Probably just dated myself pretty bad right there.

[smsmithart 4]

yeah that was like 5yrs ago ........i sent u some mrsa via Facebook

[plain 12]

yeah that was like 5yrs ago ........i sent u some mrsa via facebook

Nice. MRSA I can deal with......now you can keep the VRSA to yaself!

[She Smiles 2]

Has anyone heard from Fanny Adams lately?

Her Facebook status says that she is holidaying in Coral Bay. Lucky thing!

[*susan* 1,709]

Susan, in your sig pic, who's big face is that behind you?

That would be none other than my favorite driver, Tony Stewart. It was just a painting of him. You can see the full picture on Facebook.< /p>

Susan, a bunch of the Shrinking Violets group is doing the 5 day pouch test as well, and they have all sworn by the ham & cheese Soup. Some are doing it with the tofu, for added Protein, some have doubled the ham instead. Many of them are making it even after the 2 liquid days are up. And most have served it to the family, who like it as well. They are also now trying the sausage & squash or pumpkin or something-------they said they are really good, and very filling, and you can have all of it you want.

LJM--good luck to you, they are inducing my DD tomorrow morning she is now 7 days overdue------so tomorrow or the next day if she is slow, I will have my 3rd grandson, and we will finally hear his name, they have kept it a secret!

Off to finish dinner!

Kat

Oh man, thanks for posting it, sounds delicious. I am on day 3 now and actually get to chew some food!!! I am so excited. But, on a good note, I have lost 3.5 pounds. I am sure a good portion of that is from exercise from running to the restroom every 10 minutes due to all the Water you have to drink.

Happy hump day everyone, we are halfway through the week!

[tapshoes 2]

I learned the hard way... Have the glass of wine AFTER the run... My coordination sucks.

Wise advise!

My small yippee for the day. I weighed first thing today and I'm down 18.5 since surgery and 25.5 since my biggest.

YAY SNT!

bed rest SUCKS... im going to gain a bazillion pounds cause i can get up to eat and then back to bed - laying down...

Go back to bed. Lay down. REST!!

I admire those of you going to college now. I wish I would have done it when I was younger. But, alas, I was young, foolish and thought I was in love and got married instead.

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There is no age limit on going to college! I went back as an adult; many people do. And once retirement comes, I hope to go back again!

PJTP - sometimes it really takes the patience of a saint to work with people who cannot for the life of them think outside the box.

Say Donna, which cubicle are YOU in at my office? Surely there cannot be THAT many dullards in the world???

I have learned if patience is not readily available, make sure a baseball bat is. :thumbup:

BAH HA HA

PJTP: People open their mouths and stupid falls out.

Obviously common sense is not a requirement to obtain a job.

Correct.

There are a few of my coworkers that I would like to lock inside a box.

Me too!!! And then take Beth's baseball bat to the box!

, they are inducing my DD tomorrow morning she is now 7 days overdue------so tomorrow or the next day if she is slow, I will have my 3rd grandson, and we will finally hear his name, they have kept it a secret!

Kat

Keep us posted on how things go, and the name of course!

PJTP - Man oh man, miss 12 hours here and it takes forever to catch up! Happy Wednesday

[luluc 6]

PJTP - Man oh man, miss 12 hours here and it takes forever to catch up! Happy Wednesday

i say the same thing each AM when i log onto this thread.

congrats susan on the 3.5! i found the pouch test really cut my food portions down.

pjtp - on day 3 w/hubby on vacation w/his friends.

the house is clean & has STAYED clean and there is NO laundry to do.....marks date / time for the history books.:thumbup:

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Diva--posting just to tell you my laptop is pink, my cell phone is now pink and guess what so is the new ipod! lol..

I do still love pink too - but I like to change up the font color from time to time My laptop is pink too BTW - Flamingo Pink to be exact.

There are a few of my coworkers that I would like to lock inside a box.

You and me both... it's almost comedic.

Does it mean that I'm old now because I don't care about the new season of real world..

Wow, I haven't watched Real World since that one guy got kicked off. Which one? LOL

But, on a good note, I have lost 3.5 pounds.

CONGRATS!! Especially for sticking with it - that's a tough one. It doesn't matter how or why the weight drops, as long as it does, sit back and relish in it :thumbup:

pjtp - on day 3 w/hubby on vacation w/his friends.

the house is clean & has STAYED clean and there is NO laundry to do.....marks date / time for the history books.< img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

*Marking it down*

[Brandy~ 2]

We eat dinner around 8pm most nights.

I am a huge planner and decide days in advance what to make so its on the table from 5-5:30. I could like by a planner if I could.

Does it mean that I'm old now because I don't care about the new season of real world..

That makes you and I both I guess eh? LOL I didn't even know it was still on the air.

Hahahahaha....I haven't really watched The Real World since that sex crazed bunch in Vegas......Probably just dated myself pretty bad right there.

I think the last time I watched it I think Puck was on it... so I just dated myself! I am only 32 tho.

[BethFromVA 5]

But, on a good note, I have lost 3.5 pounds. I am sure a good portion of that is from exercise from running to the restroom every 10 minutes due to all the Water you have to drink.

FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:

[*susan* 1,709]

Thanks for the congrats everyone!

I am so tired, I am thinking about taking a nap in my office during lunch.< /p>