Question about Soups

mjrodriguez
on 10/14/08 4:19 am - McKees Rocks, PA

I am about 2.5 months out from my RNY and I have been enjoying about a half cup of soup for lunch. None of which are cream soups. Today, I had Italion wedding soup. I make sure what I eat is low in carbs, low cals., and low fat. The protein is low, but I am making up for that with my protein drinks. Are these soups ok to eat? Please share your thoughts.

Thanks & God Bless.
Mary Jo

Glenda G.
on 10/14/08 4:51 am - Bakersfield, CA

RNY on 03/10/08

In my opinion having soup violates the no liquid with meals rule...saying that I have had soup and cereal with milk as long as I have more solid than liquid. I just try and let the cereal soak up the milk and then don't drink it if there is any left...same with soup...I eat the solid part and leave the liquid.
Hope this helps!

HW 237/SW 224/CW 146.2/GW 120-Hate posting current weight but need to be accountable :(

stellalukin
on 10/14/08 5:07 am - Cambridge, MA

RNY on 04/01/08

I eat split pea & ham soup a lot & throw a pretty good size scoop of cottage cheese in there with it to hike up the protein.
If it works for you, gets you good protein & sits easily when you're a newbie, it's doubtful that your nut would steer you away from it.

When I asked my nut about violating the "no drinking with meals" creed, she told me not to get my info from the internet. So there's that, too..

"Another day. Another chance to feel healthy."

Kim_68
on 10/14/08 6:08 am

RNY on 07/10/08

I called my NUT about this too. I love soups in the fall/winter and couldn't imagine doing without. She assured me that they are perfectly fine. Of course, you need to watch the sodium of some of them as they can be pretty high. I think Stella's idea is fabulous about adding cottage cheese. I am going to try that too.

Jacque V.
on 10/14/08 6:20 am - Kinderhook, NY

RNY on 07/16/08

I hope soup is okay. I make my own chicken vegatable soup - that way I know what's in it. I eat it regularly.

5'3" - HW 248/SW 222/CW 137/GW 120

butterjoy
on 10/14/08 9:50 am - Elkview, WV

RNY on 11/03/08

MAY I HAVE YOUR CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE? THANKS.

JOY

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Jacque V.
on 10/15/08 12:32 am - Kinderhook, NY

RNY on 07/16/08

It's very similar to the WW 0 point cabbage soup with chicken added. I don't really measure anything. I just add what I like in the amounts that I like.
Cook cut up chicken breast (I like it cut into very small pieces) in a pan sprayed with olive oil
Saute onion & garlic in a little bit of FF chicken broth (College Inn or Swanson) in a large pot
Add the cooked chicken
Add a large box/can of broth, tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, and carrots
Add Kosher salt, ground pepper, oregano, basil & bay leaf
Simmer for about 5 - 10 minutes
Then add yellow summer squash (or zuccini) and spinich (stems removed)
Let it all cook together until vegs are tender then enjoy!
Last time I made this, instead of cooking chicken I bought the pre-cooked chicken that you can put in a salad. I just chopped it up into small pieces and added it to the soup.

5'3" - HW 248/SW 222/CW 137/GW 120

butterjoy
on 10/15/08 1:27 am - Elkview, WV

RNY on 11/03/08

THANK YOU FOR THE RECIPE. DOES CABBAGE GIVE YOU A LOT OF GAS? I DOES ME. MAYBE IT WON'T AFTER MY SURGERY? WILL SEE, lol :) THANK YOU

JOY

* Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
I have reached my goal!

butterjoy
on 10/15/08 1:29 am - Elkview, WV

RNY on 11/03/08

THANK YOU FOR THE RECIPE. CABBAGE GIVES ME A LOT OF GAS. MAYBE IT WON'T AFTER MY SURGERY, WILL SEE :) THE RECIPE SOUNDS GREAT!

JOY

* Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
I have reached my goal!

MacMadame
on 10/14/08 10:08 am - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

Hey, I put some cottage cheese in my soup today!

I plan to eat soup when I'm on regular food. I was never big about slurping up the broth though. I think the broth helps make everything easier to get down -- it makes the meat moister and the stringier veggies less tough.

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