Soup ideas for post op phase?

[Sarah.R 2]

So I'm allowed clear fluids for 10 days after my op but the only kind of Soups that I can think of that are clear and can fit thru a straw (has to be the consistency to fit through a straw) are chicken noodle Soup (packet kind) without the noodles and french onion Soup (packet kind.) I'm pretty sure I can't survive for 10 days on just those 2 Soups lol so if anyone has any recipes or can even link me to another part on this forum where theres some because I can't find any I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

[MDSanta 0]

I've been rotating between slim fast and Soups for dinner.

same as you with chicken Soup, also had Tomato Soup, plan on cream of chicken tomorow

in fact i got most my ideas from here lol

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f82/liquid-stage-recipes-17636/

great discussion I cant wait to graduate to second stage. I wants me some chilli

[Vala 0]

These Soups are fantastic and smooooth. I have been eating them since the start of week 2 post op with no problems. There are plenty of different flavors to choose from which is also nice.

Pacific Natural Foods

[aubrie 6]

Make your own veggie broth. Think of the possibilities. I was only on clears for 4 days, and then on full liquids for 7. Once on full liquids I went to town on the cream Soups. The health food store had so many awesome flavors to choose from. I didn't feel slighted in the least.

that's also when I started on the egg drop Soup for the Protein. I LOVE the stuff. Those yogurt smoothies at the grocery were nice too. Once I got to mushies I was real creative.

[Ale78 0]

This is for the mexican food lover...

Not sure if it's all ok with your Dr...so double check...

Ingredients

Cambells southwest Corn Soup

Can of refried Beans

1 Avacado

2 slices of an onion

Throw that all into a blender until smooth. Pour your portion into a microwavable bowl, heat it up and oh yum! It's like burrito soup. It's really filling too. I can eat about 1/2 a cup and then I am good for several hours.

It totally tastes like a real meal even though my daughter says "Oh yuck Mom are you eating mud again?" ha!

~A

[MDSanta 0]

the question should be, what Soups did you continue to eat? Even after the post op liquid week.

[Ale78 0]

Well after the post-op liquid diet you shouldn't be eating any Soups or at least not the liquid. That counts as part of the no drinking with meals.

[kcmagu 3]

I was prepped for a week of Clear Liquids postop. I like to cook and was not happy thinking about a week of Clear Liquids and the lack of variety. So I made 3 of my favorite soups: french onion made with beef broth and madeira, I made a chicken tortilla Soup and a honey baked ham and bean with some cayenne and molasses added.

Then I did one of the hardest things ever - I strained all the solids out. I was left with some of the absolute best broth Soups ever. The chicken tortilla had a minimal amount of sediment from the diced tomatoes I had added - but it was ok - very close to clear.

My freezer was completely stocked with tupperwares full of these and then I had made some pureed soups as well for the next stage.

I about laughed out of my chair when my dr said I was only going to do clears for 2 days, soft for the rest of the week and by the end of week 2 would be on solids. :mad2:

My actions above were pretty wasteful - and you could probably get a similar effect by just starting with the broths and adding seasonings but I was really impressed with the flavor and never once minded eating clears. I never let the extra broths go to waste I just used them as bases for other soups and meals.

Good Luck!

Edited March 11, 2009 by kcmagu
forgot something

[oyesican 0]

. So I made 3 of my favorite soups: french onion made with beef broth and madeira, I made a chicken tortilla Soup and a honey baked ham and bean with some cayenne and molasses added.

Then I did one of the hardest things ever - I strained all the solids out. I was left with some of the absolute best broth Soups ever.

Man, that sounds like a great way to make a fortune. I would so seriously pay through the nose for some home-made clear broth I can eat this week!

[knoxvillevol865 0]

My favs so far are this:

Campbells Select Soups in the box, the swouthwest and corn chodwer are awesome. They are week two foods though. Like it or not your body ONLY needs liquids for one-two weks post op. Don't cheat it's worth it. Then start using these and get creative. I also like strainig the campbell's chicken and sausage gumbo, just having the broth. Nice change of pace. It's actually very satisfying.