Okay kids... I actually love Soup but never make it because spouse and teenager don't like it at all... so my occassion to use broth in the past is zero. So, no idea what to look for. I've seen the "box" broth, cubes that make a broth, crystals, cans... the works! But what do you use and like? I appreciate brand names. I live in the Seattle area.

Oh, and what's the story on strained Miso soup? I read in one thread it's a good source of protien but counts for the immediate post-op clear liquid phase too.

Thanks for your voices of experience. I'm two weeks pre-op tomorrow.

I second the better than bullion. You can adjust the flavor intensity as you like. Homemade of course is always awesome. Another thing is to use a boxed veggie broth or a chicken broth and add unjury chicken protein to the broth. Flavorful and more filling.

I tend to buy a product called "Better than Bouillon" which is a concentrated stock. It tastes better than all those cubes and such. I've always used this if I need stock, broth, etc. It's also very economical. 1 tsp makes 1 cup of liquid so you can make as much or as little as you'd like.

LOVE this product. It really does have a great, rich flavor.

Thank you thank you everyone! I've bought some of both the Swanson's broths and the Better Than brand to see which I like. I've also got some HMR chicken Soup. Some folks don't like it on it's own so I might try mixing it with the straight broth to get the protien quality in as well. The nakid protien is a good tip too.

Oh, and thanks for posting the homemade instructions/recipes! Talked to the family over the weekend and we may just try this out!

woohoo!

At the Mexican restaurants near my house (Atlanta suburbs) they have a delicious chicken and rice soup. I've already talked to the mgr and he said he would charge me $1 a quart for just the broth when I get home because it won't have anything in it. My next door neighbor ate this for weeks after her VSG. She said it was so soothing on her pouch. Hoping for the same!

What Atlanta suburb??

I live west of Marietta in a town called Powder Springs. We rarely make the news and unless you are familiar with the area most have never heard of it. I always say Atl suburb. Lol. You?