what about cream of crab soup after WLS?
My DH and I have a favorite local restaurant that makes the BEST cream of crab soup. It is actually very thick and more like a bisque. I have learned at my preop nutrition classes that we are not to have soups so as not waste space in our pouches with soup fluid. I understand picking out the pieces of food in soup is acceptable. What about this cream of crab soup though? It is really thick with lots of crab meat...so a nice protein source. I am somewhat concerned to even taste it after WLS because it probably has white flour or starch to thicken it? Appreciate any thoughts! We love crab meat at our house and I have several bariatric recipes that we have already tried.
HW 267/SW 243/CW 177/ GW160
Chilipepper
on 2/5/12 8:27 am
on 2/5/12 8:27 am
On February 5, 2012 at 4:05 PM Pacific Time, HouptMom wrote:
My DH and I have a favorite local restaurant that makes the BEST cream of crab soup. It is actually very thick and more like a bisque. I have learned at my preop nutrition classes that we are not to have soups so as not waste space in our pouches with soup fluid. I understand picking out the pieces of food in soup is acceptable. What about this cream of crab soup though? It is really thick with lots of crab meat...so a nice protein source. I am somewhat concerned to even taste it after WLS because it probably has white flour or starch to thicken it? Appreciate any thoughts! We love crab meat at our house and I have several bariatric recipes that we have already tried.| Nutrition Facts | ||
| Serving Size 1 cup | ||
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories from Fat 103 Calories 233 | ||
| % Daily Values* | ||
| Total Fat 11.46g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.271g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.788g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g | ||
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% | |
| Sodium 546mg | 23% | |
| Potassium 476mg | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 11.63g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% | |
| Sugars 7.69g | ||
| Protein 20.26g | ||
See the protein totals...this is a cup made with milk ...good protein. You can have it as a treat...it is much better for you than polenta or pasta. I am orgionally from Maryland so there is usally some kind of "crab meal" being made at my house. Don't fret...if seafood is a favorite..then you will do just fine!
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A rule of thumb I usually do when trying things at restaurants is to plan for dumping - if you're eating something that might be ok but not sure of the ingredients, either get it to take home or have plans to be able to go home quickly. Once you've tried it once and know you respond well to it, have at it!! Or you could always ask if it's made with flour/heavy cream/etc....
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I would ask for the nutritional info on it and then decide based on that if it was a good choice or not.
By the way, fluid (from soup or anything else) does not waste pouch space. It doesn't stay in the pouch long because your pouch is kinda like a funnel. So if you eat soup, you may not feel full for very long because your pouch will get empty fast. A thick soup will take longer to drain out of the pouch but it won't keep you full as long as dense solid food will.
By the way, fluid (from soup or anything else) does not waste pouch space. It doesn't stay in the pouch long because your pouch is kinda like a funnel. So if you eat soup, you may not feel full for very long because your pouch will get empty fast. A thick soup will take longer to drain out of the pouch but it won't keep you full as long as dense solid food will.
Kelly
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Thanks for all the info! Very helpful. We live in southcentral PA, so crab is common for us to have and make. I may search for a bariatric friendly crab soup recipe. Maybe eggface or someone has a good recipe. I thought about the fat content....I am thinking the place's soup that I am thinking of might be too "rich".
Thanks you guys!!!
Thanks you guys!!!
HW 267/SW 243/CW 177/ GW160
My shrimp bisque is made with lots of celery, onion, carrots, skim milk, seasonings and a touch of flour for a little thickening. It is easy to add unflavored protein powder and yogurt and not change it noticeably. Add a little hot sauce, tomato paste, teaspoon of sherry, chicken seasoning, parsley as options. Early on I pureed it but now I just mince all the veggies. It really is good and my DH just loves it. You can use any seafood you want but we are landlocked and the best seafood at our market is shrimp.
I live in Maryland now, but I didn't always. When I arrived I thought I'd try out some of he local cuisine which of course involved crab. First I tried Crab cakes...heavy, greasy...Ugh. Next was the Cream of Crab soup. Oh my Gosh is that stuff ever GREAT. Finally I had a dish that made me feel like I fit in with the locals. It's so thick, and rich, and flavorful, so I can see why you love it so much. I knew after my WLS it would most likely just be a good memory in a restaurant because it's really high in calorie's and fat, which of course is most likely why it tastes so darn good. One cup in a restaurant can have between 300-500 calories and 30 - 40 grams of fat. Too much for me! I think you could modify the recipe for yourself at home, and make something very similar though.
Good Luck on this one, and if you come up with a good recipe, please post it.
Kat
Good Luck on this one, and if you come up with a good recipe, please post it.
Kat
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