re: Soup Recommendations?

BB,

That's really good to know--thank you. I had no idea--but it makes sense. So sorry you are fighting to eat too. It's lousy.

Laura

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As someone who has GERD issues and have had a few endoscopies (with biopsies and stretching) and esophagitis, also be aware that some acidic foods can be painful to eat. I can’t even do tomato soup when my esophagus flares up.

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I was about to post the same thing. My dad is in treatment for esophageal cancer right now (chemo and radiation). The treatments are affecting his appetite. However when he wants to eat he has to be careful because acidic foods like tomatoes and spicy foods can irritate the are of the esophagus where the tumor is.

He is some other dietary restrictions unrelated to his cancer which makes nutrition a challenge. He has discovered that cream of chicken and cream of potato soups are what does best for him. He can’t really handle anything with a firm texture at this point.

I would say pay close attention to how your friend responds to different foods you cook. And make home be honest about things being too spicy or acidic or otherwise “too much” for him at the moment. He may be enjoying the taste but it may be causing distress as it goes down.

Bless you for taking care of your friend. It isn’t an easy thing you have committed to. I hope the best for your friend and for my dad. He finishes his treatment this week then we wait for about a month and go get another scan to see how well the treatment worked. It’s hard seeing him sick.

BR Tiger,

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. It's got to be so tough for you to watch. You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the scan goes well.

Thanks for underscoring the advice about acidic foods. I will make him be honest with me and watch his response to what he's eating closely. Great advice, thank you.

Hang in there,

Laura

I've been using a real fine sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth inside.

Great suggestions--going into my TD Word document. Freezing singles is an excellent suggestion--I need to get more singles containers at WalMart--running out. They told him this morning that salt is ok in moderation, but nothing highly acidic. Thanks so much, RTF.

Roasted Sweet Potato Carot Soup

Thanks, Hungry!

LINK

Thanks, gris gris--next time I need to be a little more aggressive with the food processor--I got the shrimp smooth, but not quite as smooth as I should have--that recipe is insane it's so good.

I think so--you pasted it into the thread: Brigsten's Butternut Squash Shrimp Bisque. I added more shrimp since I couldn't find any with heads, like you suggested. We don't have food like that up here.

It’s a great soup from a wonderful chef in New Orleans. Tell your friend it’s the next best thing to eating at the well known restaurant. Makes it a little fun to eat.

It's just insane. He had more for breakfast this morning.

It may be the best thing I've ever tasted. That chef better be famous.