5DPT Train Ride.....

Hey,

I am a day behind you too. I have done good so far. I need to drink a bit more water. I have totally fallen off the band wagon when it comes to water. I don't feel like I have been deprived so far. See how tomorrow goes. Good luck to everyone. Till tomorrow.

Eileen

Hi Lu,

It has been awhile since I have been on here and I was happy to read that I am not alone on the 5dpt...I also started it yesterday...and I have been doing good.  I made the "Ham and Cheese soup" that is in the book and let me tell you....OMG, it is soooo filling.

I may do one more day of just liquids...I think it is ok...

Ohhh michele. that ham and cheese soup sounds good. I think you should share...NOW!!!

LOL

Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride, its should be lots of fun..

Please do share..

Lu

Hi Lu,

Here is the recipe....

2 tablespoos butter
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
6 cups chicken broth, reduced soduim
1 (12-ounce) package processed cheese spread (Velveeta), reducedfat , shredded
2 (5-ounce) cans deviled ham, drained and flaked with a fork
1 cup sour crea, low-fat
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
parsley, for garnish

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat melt butter.  Add carrots and onion and cook and stir 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.  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 Parmesan cheese and a sprig of parsley.

Servings: 10 per 1-cup serving: 264 calories. 19g protein, 15g fat and 12g carbohydrate...

ENJOY!!!!!  YUMMY!!!!!

I made it thought today and I am off to bed. Maybe I will just suck down some more water and tomorrow will be a new day and new challenge.