another recipe question from me...

well, i spoke to my nutrionist today.  i see her next week.  she's realy not any better than the surgeon was giving me clear guideance as to what i can drink/eat/when.  i'm hoping for a better outcome when i see her, and I do see my surgeon on THIS friday, so i will be there with a pad and pencil.

so, saying i can do more than clear fluids....will bisque type soups be allowed?  how does this recipe sound (especially if i process the heck out of it?)

Ingredients

• 2 acorn squashes (3 pounds total)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half-and-half

Directions

1. Place squashes on a paper towel and microwave on high just until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the microwave, and halve each squash lengthwise (to speed cooling). When cool enough to handle, scoop out and discard the seeds. Scrape out flesh into a bowl; discard skin. (To prepare in oven, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Roast until almost tender when pierced wtih a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape out flesh, discard skin, and proceed with step 2).
2. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, thyme, broth, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium, and coo****il squash is very tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Working in batches, puree mixture in a blender until very smooth, about 1 minute. Return to pan; add half-and-half, and season generously with salt and pepper. Thin bisque, if needed, by adding more water. Serve garnished with thyme.

 i am really heating the chemical drinks--isopure, etc.....can you tell i like to cook? (and i can't figure out right now how to turn the bold off the type! LOL)

Bisques would not be clear liquids. They would be on the full liquids stage.

Half and half and butter are really high-calorie/high fat, especially early on in your diet. Beware!

Also, if you look to the right --------------------------------------------->
you'll see a box titled "About Lap Band System" with a section on "Post-Surgery Diet, Nutrition and Exercise." There should be detailed information for you there.

But your doc really should be giving you a post-op diet to follow!

Hi Bette-
I did say that WHEN i was cleared for "full fluids" not just clear. 

Out of curiosity, i ran the recipe through a nutritional counter....and for four servings (what the recipe makes)....
it came up with this:

144 calories
6.6 grams of fat
20 carbs
5.5 of fiber
4 grams of protein. 

now...i gotta be honest.  right now, i'm averaging about 400 calories A DAY in the isopure drink/clear broth situation, plus lots and lots of water.  As I recover and become more active....i do think i'm going to need a bit more.  so at 144 calories for one meal is a lot?????

betsey

Betsey,

I don't think 144 calories for one meal is a lot, and I didn't worry much about calories or nutrition when I was on liquids, but eventually you'll need to consider macronutrients as well as calories per serving.  I usually substitute fat-free milk for half-and-half in that kind of recipe. It still tastes good and it's less fat.

Jean

Yes, a bisque type soup is OK on a full liquid diet.

You could get more protein and fiber by pureeing a bean soup like this:
http://jeanslapbandjourney.blogspot.com/2009/02/easy-black-b ean-soup.html

But I have the feeling you're really in the mood for acorn squash!

Jean

oh can you guess Jean?  but, i will likely be making your black bean soup as well! 

betsey

ps-your lap band book has been a lifesaver......

Betsey - I'm so glad to hear that Bandwagon has been a help to you