Recipe

Christine, I saw the other day that you said your mom made you clam chowder in the beginning and you ate the broth. Do you have her recipe? Sue

I dont have hers but after I finished hers off I found one on the internet. I changed it up a bit and it was really good. Here it is the way I made it. 3 oz. diced bacon (approximately 4 slices) 1 medium diced onion 1/4 lb. diced new potatoes 4 cups heavy cream 2 1/2 cups chopped clams, fresh or frozen 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup half & half 3 oz. butter 2 oz. clam concentrate or clam base 1 1/4 cups clam juice or nectar 1 pinch chopped fresh garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon dill 1/2 teaspoon thyme 2 bay leaves Cook bacon until transparent. Add butter, onions, and all the seasoning except dill. Coo****il tender. Add flour and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes over low heat. Add all dairy products, clam nectar and base. Heat just under boiling point. Steam potatoes and cool. Add chopped clams and potatoes. Bring to a boil slowly and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Add dill. I hope you like it. I love clam chowder and I think I might just have to make some more. I also like potato soup but I cannot make it right. My dad is the only one who can make it the way I like it. I had no problem with the cream or the half and half.

Oh and I actually used bacon bits instead of cooking bacon--tasted the same.

Thanks Christine, and the broth was ok when you were still on full liquids? I am hoping / praying / begging / heck anything I can do to get an approval tomorrow so I was beginning to think about things to have on hand. Sue

I did fine with it. It was about my 6th or 7th day. I was not very obediant following surgery though. I got super sick of liquids quickly. The broth to me wasnt any worse than those shakes. It was the same consistency. The day before I had eaten some runny grits and had also tried some potatoes. So.. in my opinion you can try it-If you cant handle it - freeze it and try it again in a few weeks. Some people get sent home on soft foods already and dont have to do the liquid diet. Check with your doctor though cause I dont want to get you in any trouble. Also know that I wasnt one of the ones who didnt want food--I wanted food as soon as I woke up after surgery. I watched the food channel 3 days post op. I fight head hunger daily and have from the beginning. I am a food addict. I hope you do get an approval. I truly am praying for you. I know how desperate things can get. It will work out. Christine