Question for Eggface (Or anyone else who can help)

Phyllis P.
on 9/15/08 9:46 am - Boynton Beach, FL

I have a question about making soup. I make at least one pot of soup a week. It is usually a creamy soup. The nut told dh the other day that I should add protein powder to it since we both have trouble getting in all our protein. How much protein (unflavored) is enough but not too much to alter the texture or flavor? One of the standby soups is a copycat recipe of the Outback Walkabout Creamy Onion Soup and the other standby is a Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup that I got the recipe for from the Canada exhibit in Epcot.
Thanks for the help.

Phyllis
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mehelga
on 9/15/08 10:29 am - Merced

RNY on 08/19/08

I love soups--can you pos those recipes? I don't know either one. Thanks Helga

(deactivated member)
on 9/15/08 10:46 am - The beautiful, US Virgin Islands......, XX

RNY on 06/25/08

Phyllis,

I LOVE soup and mke a lot for myself...however putting protein powder into it isn't something that i've even tried and I cook a lot! So my only warning would be to watch out for grittiness... so many protein powders are so gritty! I use "nectar" and is not gritty in the least, BUT there's no unflavored one that I know of in the Nectar line of products.

So I hope this turns out for you.... if not...focus on broccoli and some finely chopped meat to substitue for protein losses.

See ya,

T.

Blue_skys
on 9/15/08 10:44 pm - WI

VSG on 08/24/09

Just an FYI. Nectar does have an unflavored protein powder. it is called Nectar Medical. It says that it is for mixing with food. I have not tried it but I do like the nectar proteins. Skye

jj_in_CA
on 9/15/08 3:37 pm - Gualala, CA

RNY on 07/09/08

JayRobb.com has an unflavored whey protein powder. Use 1 scoop for 24g protein, 115 caloris and 1 g carb. It worked well in my chicken broth the first few weeks I was on liquids. Check the sodium content before buying if you have sodium issues. I found it a tad salty (but I don't usually cook with salt). I also blended some chicken or tofu with some broth (I use my Magic Bullet) to get extra protein.

Please post the recipes. :-) We'll be knee deep in winter before we know it.
---jan---

marylin99
on 9/15/08 4:50 pm - MO

DS on 02/07/06

Sure you can add it to the soup but you want to add a scoop to each bowl, not the entire pot. Warm up a bowl if it's 1/2 cup which is 4 oz's so add how many scoops it calls for for 4 oz's. I hope that answers your question. I just haven't been able to stand any kind of protein shakes so far, I am getting ready to try with coffee soon to see if I can get that down. I have been wanting to up my protein because my cancer is back and I still can't get them in even after 2 and half yrs. So good luck with this and I hope it works for you.
Marylin

Tam
on 9/16/08 6:32 am - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

I use AnyWhey. It is THE ONLY protein that is made specifically for cooking that withstands the high temps and retains all of its nugtritional value. I get it online or at the Vitamin Shoppe.

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

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SmilinsShrinking
on 9/19/08 6:34 am - Kent, WA

DS on 08/05/16

*hijack*

Hi Tam! I'm pretty new to this board, so I've never seen you post before. That being said, I read your signature line, you're down 260 pounds?? That is incredible!! Congratulations!!

*hugs*
Smilin'

Revision band to DS. I had plastics to take care of my jiggily bits. I'm feeling so good!! My results have been even better than I ever dreamed.

Tam
on 9/19/08 6:41 am - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

Hey there. I am a regular poster on the VA board and a lurker most of the time here. I have posted a few times...more questions than posts, usually!

Yep, down 260 lbs. I am feeling great and lovin life. I thought it was forever but....well, I am going to be gaining about 40 pounds back over the next few months. I have no doubt that I will lose that and any "extra" that I need to...just give me time!

How are you doing since surgery?

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

SmilinsShrinking
on 9/19/08 6:54 am - Kent, WA

DS on 08/05/16

I'm off to a great start!! Down 81 pounds so far. So, I'm 1/3 the way to being in the "normal" BMI. I feel incredible. I'm trying to learn how to cook more healthy, so this board has been a godsend.

You're going to be gaining 40 pounds? Are you having a baby??

*hugs*
Smilin'

Revision band to DS. I had plastics to take care of my jiggily bits. I'm feeling so good!! My results have been even better than I ever dreamed.

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