My Black Bean Soup Story

[Sara51692 162]

So it's been a little over a week since I was sleeved and well over two weeks since I started my full liquids diet. I started getting sick of Greek yogurts, popsicles, chocolate Protein Shakes, and Tomato Soup. All so sweet! So today I decided to make black bean soup! It's easy to puree, will provide Protein, and will satisfy my savory craving. So I made the Soup, and like any good home cook, I took a few (liquid) tastes throughout the process to check seasoning. Finally, the soup was finished. I took one last taste and the seasoning was spot on! I stared at the pureed result in my Ninja blender and realized... I was full!

I still can't stop laughing at the ridiculousness of being full from making my soup without even pouring myself some! Guess this is my future - lots and lots of leftovers!

[vickylg 36]

Oh dear

That's funny cause I did that with my bean and bacon Soup. I'm 3 months out so I now eat regular high Protein foods. A lot of chicken. Good Luck to you !!

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I love when I go out to eat and I find I have leftovers for 4-5 days...lol And to think I used to eat the whole meal.

[liannatx 897]

Love it! Isn't it crazy to realize just how little that stomach can hold?

[Miss Mac 6,261]

I had to laugh! That is so funny!

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

@@Sara51692 - Yes, this is our future........ And black bean Soup is one of my favorite "go to" meals!! I will even add a little browned Jimmy Dean sausage to it to ramp up the flavor even more.

My comfortable serving size is 1/2 cup still. To make life a little easier for me at work, I bought some nice, square 1/2 cup plastic containers with lids to put my black bean soup in for lunches at work. Then I stock the freezer at work with such items so that I'm never without something tasty for lunch. I found I like the square containers better than round ones. (Walmart)

[Sara51692 162]

I waited about an hour and had two more little spoonfuls! It was delicious. I have little portion baggies from Wal-Mart that someone from support group showed me, so I've been freezing all my leftover Soup in.

Even though I knew it was going to be this small beforehand, I'm still in shock how quickly I get full! I'm going to have to carefully plan out when I taste the food I'm cooking from now on so I can actually eat at the end!

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

You know how some grocery stores will set out sample displays in the various departments, i.e. deli meat, deli cheese, fresh orange chunks, cream cheese spread, etc.? There's one store in particular that I shop that does this all the time. When I'm there I might sample a piece of deli meat & cheese, and maybe a bit of fruit. After 3-4 bits, I've had lunch compliments of the store Of course, I make my choices wisely so I don't spend the calories or stomach space on junk.

[Sara51692 162]

Haha that's so smart! Next time I'm going to BJs, I'll wait till I'm ready to have a meal of their samples!