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I created something AWESOME last night. I have found that frustration breeds invention!! (A "Eureka!" goes right there...)
Well, you see, I make one mean potato soup. I made it last weekend for our guests, and Jim and Alan scarfed up the left-overs. Really, it is one of my most favorite soups to eat, but it is not allowable for me w/ this healthier way of eating - so I just enjoyed watching them enjoy the soup and I loved the smell, but I stuck with my faithful Vegetable Beef. So, yesterday I got to thinking -- What can I do to make adjustments to my recipe which would still give me the same result like I am eating my potato soup?
I invented a Cheesy Loaded Vegetable Cream Soup that is out of this world!! I totally revamped the recipe and I like it a lot, a lot, a lot! (Alan is gonna go nuts for this stuff when he gets to try it later today.)
I sautee'd celery, fresh chopped mushrooms, and onions in olive oil. I cut up 1.5 cup of brocolli, 1.5 cup of cauliflower, and 1/2 cup of baby corn. (I read an article by a nutritionist reporting that baby corn is completely healthy b/c of it's very low carb content. She reports that corn does not take on the starchy high-carb quality until it is fully-matured; therefore, baby corn is completely allowable for me on this WOE.) Instead of milk (which my regular recipe calls for) I used 2 cups of half & half, 3 cups of chicken broth and seasonings (paprika, sea salt, pepper) - and let all that wonderful goodness simmer until the veggies were nice and tender. Just before serving, I added cheddar cheese and stirred until completely melted.
Boy, was this stuff amazing!! And, only 3 net carbs!! Unbelievable! (And, now I do not miss my potato soup any more! Not at ALL! I have something so much better!)
I love this WOE - we are really not missing out on 'anythang'!
Diet Calendar Entry for 05 February 2011:
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1524 kcal
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Fat: 109.30g | Prot: 100.09g | Carb: 23.03g.
Breakfast: ham, mushrooms, olive oil, Large Grade A Eggs, green pepper, black olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, water. Lunch: water, Cheesy Vegetable Cream Soup. Dinner: water, Deep Dish Pizza Quiche. more...
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Have you tried shredded cauliflower mixed in with cheese, then with more cheese on top and baked? SOOOOOOOO GOOD.
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/diner_potatoes.html
05 Feb 11 by member: rachelelisabeth
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Yes, I have... It's good - but not my favorite. I love Linda's website! I get lots of neat ideas from that. Thanks for sharing, hon!
05 Feb 11 by member: Evie1010
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Evie, sounds totally yummy. Might try making some today, been craving comfort foods, in fact made your Flax Pancakes this morning...hit the spot. Rainy/dreary here....always makes me crave comfort food. Have a great day....I love when you post a new fav.....Hugs
05 Feb 11 by member: Raven46
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Thanks Deborah! And be sure to try my latest favorite in the pancake category. It's in my cook book - Cheesecake Pancakse. Has flax in it, but lower carb count. Hands down, this is our most favorite way to make them now. I made changes to the recipe which you might want to incorporate. They initially came out too crepey - much too thin; so I added 1/2 tspn of baking powder and 1/4 tspn baking soda. Gives it the perfect rise. They look at taste like the real-thing. Comfort food at its best, w/o the guilt. Jim is utterly amazed at how great these taste. Talk to you later! (Did you get my phn message yet?)
05 Feb 11 by member: Evie1010
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...and I added vanilla, too. Perfect
05 Feb 11 by member: Evie1010
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Sharing Soup Recipes...!! Thanks for this as it sounds marvelous! TOWANDA!!!!
05 Feb 11 by member: Lisa Online
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Evie, you need to publish your own low carb cookbook! sounds terrific.
05 Feb 11 by member: kbalke
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OOOOOOO Evie, that sounds awesome. I'm going to have to give this a try for sure. I think the family will really like it too. I hope to soon be able to prepare nothing but Atkins food and have everyone like it as much as I do. thanks so much for sharing it. Hope you had a wondderful Saturday.:)
05 Feb 11 by member: LauPug1
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I must save this, sounds yummy thanks :-)
05 Feb 11 by member: trill42
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kbalke, LOL - DH told me the very same thing last night. It really is an amazing soup. I do hope you will get to try it. Perfect comfort food for a wintery day!
05 Feb 11 by member: Evie1010
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Laurie, thanks for stopping by... :) I was so surprised at how much Jim liked this soup. He can be pretty picky when it comes to which veggies he will eat and enjoy. He's been a good sport and happy to be my guinea pig on this new WOE. He's been truly supportive.
05 Feb 11 by member: Evie1010
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Hi trill42! You are most welcome! I am so happy to share. I hope you will let me know how it turns out for you. I have submitted it to FS for publishing on the site - it could take many mos. for approval, though. It was just too great to wait to share it with all my buds. Have a terrific night!!
05 Feb 11 by member: Evie1010
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Yum, I'll have to try it. I watch my carbs because of my blood sugar
05 Feb 11 by member: scrapinkathy
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Mmmmmmmm! Sounds real good Evie. You are an amazing cook. Thanks for your help earlier today 'sis'. We really aren't missing out on anything are we. Who'd of thunk? Mock potato soup. I've got to go to the grocery store when I get back to St. Louis. Have a wonderful night and a great Lord's day tomorrow. Love and Hugs{{{}}}
05 Feb 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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For every buddy I visit, I get an energy about them when I type/talk to them. You are my BEAUTY. True beauty comes from within and you truly show us how to shine...honk, honk!!!! . TOWANDA!!
06 Feb 11 by member: Lisa Online
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Evie, you are becoming a dynamo recipe creator, and it sounds like you are having fun! TOWANDA!!!!
07 Feb 11 by member: Lisa Online
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Yummy! Sounds so good!! I am definitely going to have to try this. Thank you so much! Blessings!!!!
08 Feb 11 by member: SkeeterJean
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Evie, thanks for being YOU! You are a blessing 'sis'. Love and Hugs{{{}}}
08 Feb 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Hey Evie, how are you doing...keep missing you. Hope all is well and your week is going great.
09 Feb 11 by member: Raven46
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That sounds really good! And it has nothing I am allergic to!
10 Feb 11 by member: Runesinger
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