desertgirl6801
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desertgirl6801 reacted to gamergirl for a blog entry, Post-Op Full Liquids: Chicken & Mushroom Soup, 11 gms protein
Made up this recipe tonight by simplifying a cookbook one. Very rich mushroom flavor. Enjoy!
1 onion sliced thin
3 gloves garlic crushed
4 c mixed fresh mushrooms
1 sweet potato peeled and diced
1lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3 c Chicken Stock
Salt
pepper
Dried Oregano & thyme or Poultry Seasoning
2 c water or broth for pureeing
Simple Recipe: put all ingredients In a pot and boil until chicken is tender (medium low). Purée adding 2 additional c of broth or more.
Slightly more fidgety recipe: Sauté onions and garlic until soft and lightly caramelized. Caramelize sweet potato at the edges. Add remaining ingredients. Pressure cook for 7 mins (high) or cook on stove until chicken is tender (low-medium heat). Purée adding stock to thin as necessary. This is how I made it to get the sweetness and a richer depth of flavor from the veg, but it will taste good either way.
Makes 10 cups. Each c has 1.5 oz of chicken for 11 gms of protein.
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desertgirl6801 reacted to vsginkc for a blog entry, Mornings are better than evenings (6 days til surgery)
I woke up happy, joyous, and free this morning. I had a dream last night that my two BFFs were trying to talk me out of surgery and saying, "Just try one more time to do it on your own." I responded, "IT WON'T WORK." I woke up feeling so secure about my decision. The feeling I had in the dream is so right on - I have tried and tried and tried and tried. And even if I could take off 75lbs, the chances of me keeping it off are slim. Also, on Good Morning America today they showed results of a study showing that 18% of premature deaths are caused by obesity. That's another good reminder. Bottom line: Today, I am at peace with my decision. Caveat: It is only 8:30am. When I'm hungry later today, I may start questioning again. Hahahah. What a ride this is....! 6 more days til surgery!