Am on day 6 and wanted to know if anyone has a favorite cream soup to add to my picky diet. I have tried a creamy tomato and basil (chunks strained out) a couple spoons full of powdered fat free milk mixed in. Pretty tasty but not filling.

I really like the Progresso Light soups and Cambell's Select Harvest.

I really like the Progresso Light soups and Cambell's Select Harvest.

Are those considered cream soups? I bought cream of chicken, cream of ..., I didn't know that the other soups counted. Do they make you feel full? Sorry for the tons of questions. Just not getting that full feeling that could sustain me.

At that stage I had Lipton Creamy Chicken....the one that comes dry in the packets and you add water. I would then mix it in a Blender Bottle with a scoop of unflavored protein powder (I used Isopure Unflavored and I couldn't taste it). I usually had that 2 to 3 times a day. I also purchased a coffee cup warmer on Amazon for about 7 bucks so that it would stay warm since it took me so long to drink it.

[quote=Lisa ]At that stage I had Lipton Creamy chicken....the one that comes dry in the packets and you add Water. I would then mix it in a Blender Bottle with a scoop of unflavored Protein powder (I used Isopure Unflavored and I couldn't taste it). I usually had that 2 to 3 times a day. I also purchased a coffee cup warmer on Amazon for about 7 bucks so that it would stay warm since it took me so long to drink it.

Did that make you full and sustain you.

I have no tips on cream soups as I was told to stay away from cream soups. I don't think you are going to find any that have much Protein in them, that is what you need to sustain you. day 6,I was still on full liquids, drinking mostly nasty tasting protein beverages....lol. seems like those 4 weeks of liquids lasted 6 months....I drank alot of muscle milk shakes, those have 20grams in each 8 oz container, if you can tolorate them, it's great source of protein. I loved them, still drink one every day.

Best of luck

I have no tips on cream soups as I was told to stay away from cream soups. I don't think you are going to find any that have much Protein in them, that is what you need to sustain you. day 6,I was still on full liquids, drinking mostly nasty tasting protein beverages....lol. seems like those 4 weeks of liquids lasted 6 months....I drank alot of muscle milk shakes, those have 20grams in each 8 oz container, if you can tolorate them, it's great source of protein. I loved them, still drink one every day.

Best of luck

Great question.

Purdy, did they tell you why you should stay away from cream soups? Is it because of the carbs?

I liked Anderson Split Pea. It has 9 grams of Protein per cup. I could eat about 1/2 cup max early on.

Can you have greek yogurt? I like Fage 0 Plain with some Splenda.

Lynda

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At that stage I had Lipton Creamy chicken....the one that comes dry in the packets and you add Water. I would then mix it in a Blender Bottle with a scoop of unflavored Protein powder (I used Isopure Unflavored and I couldn't taste it). I usually had that 2 to 3 times a day. I also purchased a coffee cup warmer on Amazon for about 7 bucks so that it would stay warm since it took me so long to drink it.

Nice idea with the warmer...looking for one tonight.

Hi there, I'm on day 12 post-op. The best one I've found so far and it's really hard to find is Campbell's cream of chicken WITH HERBS. It is delicious! I've only been able to find it at Smiths grocery store (in Nevada), not sure if you have a Smiths in your area. I also made pea soup and lentil soup from scratch, they both tasted fine with added unflavored Protein powder.

mybariatricpantry.com has some cream soups too, I haven't tried them, but have heard that the cream of chicken is good.

Great question.

Purdy, did they tell you why you should stay away from cream Soups? Is it because of the carbs?

Yes, most soups are high in carbs and way too high in sodium...= not great for losing weight

By book says to stay aaway from all chowder soups, potato soups, noodle soups.(cream soups)

Good Luck

You know, when I was still on liquids, I didn't have any restrictions from my Dr. about how often I could eat (or should I say drink). I also had a lot of restriction at that point and that cup of Soup would definitely fill me up. And because I was using unflavored Protein powder that I added to EVERYTHING I was always getting my 80-100 grams of protein required by my dr.

Did that make you full and sustain you.

I was told I could have creamed soups but NO chunks. This is for weeks 2-6 weeks post op. Condensed Creamed soups soup be made with skim milk. I love Split Pea Soup so I put the light or Healthy Choice...liquefy in a blender...add a half can of skim milk... blend it some more the I strain it. There isn't much flavor in cream of chicken soups or potato soup in my opinion. I have tried liquefying other soup and diluting them with water, but nothing is as good or as satisfying as my split pea soup

Im on day 7 and I am making my cream of soups, just boil ans bkend the fresh veggies, I made it with water and very little milk. It was fulfilling and delicious