Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

250 Part III: Simple Recipes to Enjoy Anytime

Tomato Bisque

The secret to this soup is the tofu. It adds protein and also a creaminess that can’t be

duplicated with heavy cream. After you taste this low-calorie bisque, you’ll never want

it any other way.

Stage: Regular foods

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Yield: 6 servings (1 cup each)

8 ounces soft tofu, drained

One 20-ounce can no-salt-added tomatoes

11 ⁄ 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup thinly sliced onion

3 cloves garlic, chopped

(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup plus 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 large tomato, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped fine
1 Blend the tofu and canned tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
2 In a medium pot, heat the oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion begins to
brown, about 5 minutes. Add salt.
3 Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 cup of chicken stock and pour into the sautéed onion and
garlic mixture. Stirring constantly to avoid lumps, bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
4 Add the tofu mixture, tomato, celery and the remaining chicken stock. Heat over
medium heat for 10 minutes.
Per serving: Calories 110 (From Fat 45); Fat 5g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 280mg; Carbohydrate 12g
(Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 5g; Sugar 3g.

Savoring Home-Style Stews and Chili

Stews and chili are meals by themselves. They can be made ahead of time

and even work well in a slow cooker. In addition, stews and chili are packed

with flavor and can combine most of the food groups in one dish.