I just made a batch of tomato Soup. It's tomatoes, stock, garlic, onion, seasonings, and heavy cream (I use a stick blender to blend). Only a few family members like it, so I thought I would freeze it in small portions for after my surgery in August.

I'm trying to organize things as I put them into my freezer for easy reference, and my question is, is this mild enough for the puree stage? It still has some smallish bits of onion/tomato seeds in it. Or should I label it for "mushies"? Also, I realize it doesn't have much Protein, but I'm thinking I can add some unflavored protein to it after it's reheated and cooled a little.

Actually sounds good.

For me Soups fell into the liquid phase. You just might need to make sure it is well blended before eating. Adding unflavored Protein when ready to eat is a good idea. In the liquid stage some people have difficulty getting protein in. Make sure you don't heat the soup above 140 degrees, when adding protein, otherwise you will have lumpy soup

Depends on whether your surgeon delineates between clear and full liquids. Sounds good though!

I'd ask about this. I know there was a controversy about tomato soup because of the carbs in it. If you calculate the carbs in it, it will probably be more than what they want you to get in the beginning.

I'd ask about this. I know there was a controversy about tomato soup because of the carbs in it. If you calculate the carbs in it, it will probably be more than what they want you to get in the beginning.

That's interesting. I'll ask my nut.

That sounds a little surprising, because a 1/2 cup of tomatoes plain only has 5 g. carbs and there is no where near a half cup of tomatoes in a half cup of soup (and I think a half cup may be too much at that stage anyway!)

Right after surgery while on a liquid diet only fluids and Protein matter. My liquid phase lasted 3 weeks. Clear Liquids were 2 days and then full liquids thereafter. It is a good idea to check with your NUT

I did not have to worry about carbs until the soft food stage

Its the heavy cream. I cook with it - that will be something else on your stomach.

I think I'd be more worried about the acid from the tomatoes on my healing tummy.

Definitely run it by your NUT. Be curious to know the answer.

So much depends on how much swelling you have and also what the doctor allows.