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This Collection of Pureed Soups is perfect for those having difficulty chewing and swallowing.
Not only are Pureed Soups pure comfort food, but they’re also perfect for anyone on a liquid diet or a pureed/soft food diet. Whether you’re recovering from a cold, wisdom tooth extraction or dental surgery, or having trouble swallowing, pureed soups are the perfect medium for making sure you get a nutritious meal even when you’re not feeling at your best.
Recently, I made some pureed soups for a friend who is fighting cancer. She’s a true cancer warrior, holding down a job, while attending school and taking care of her family. I continue to be amazed by her ability to juggle so much while battling cancer. It makes me appreciate all that I have and helps put life in perspective. Often I find myself getting caught up in my own daily challenges, and when I witness the strength and determination of my friends and others who are battling cancer, I am humbled and realize that my daily challenges are nothing in comparison. One of the ways that helps me take the focus off of myself is by cooking for others.
My cancer warrior friend is currently on a liquid/pureed food diet which can be tricky day in and day out. Pureed foods can be bland and uninteresting after a few spoonfuls. Eating should be enjoyable, and even when you’re on a liquid/pureed food diet, it’s possible to prepare a meal to look forward to.
My goal was to make soups that contain anti-cancer ingredients and provide nutritious, satisfying, and comforting meals for my friend. I made a variety, each with a different twist – Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup, Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup, and Creamy Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk. The key to serving an otherwise bland looking soup is to add a touch of color on top. I made some Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Spinach Pesto to compliment the Curried Cauliflower Potato and Cannellini Bean Soups. The Creamy Carrot Soup was vibrant orange on its own, and the coconut milk and honey add sweetness and a luscious mouth feel without any additional toppings.
I hope my friend enjoys these soups and I pray for her complete healing.
Creamy Cannellini Bean (White Bean) Soup
Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 101 kcal
Author Jeanette
Ingredients
- 1 1/2cupsor one 14-ounce can cooked cannellini beansrinsed and drained
- 4cupslow sodium vegetable stock
- 2clovesgarlicminced
- 1onionchopped
- 1celery stalkchopped
- 1sprig fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½teaspoonsage
- Spinach Basil Pestofor garnish
Instructions
Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook on low, covered, for 20 minutes.
Puree in blender.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 224mg10%
Potassium 269mg8%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup
Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 153 kcal
Author Jeanette
Ingredients
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 2carrotschopped
- 2celery stalkschopped
- 1onionchopped
- 3clovesgarlicminced
- 2teaspoonsfresh gingerminced
- 1teaspooncurry powder
- ½teaspoonturmeric
- 1head cauliflowercut up
- 1russet potatocut into ½” pieces
- 6cupslow sodium vegetable stock
- Roasted Red Pepper Pureefor garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a large stock pot. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder and turmeric. Saute for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and curry is fragrant. Add cauliflower potato, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook covered, on low heat for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are soft.
Blend in a blender or use a stick blender to puree soup.
Nutrition Facts
Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 127mg6%
Potassium 770mg22%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 3457IU69%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Here are some broths and other pureed soups I’ve made:
Vegetable Broth
Vegetarian Dashi
Creamless Cream of Carrot Soup
Thai Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup
Creamless Cream of Tomato Soup(leave out the pasta)
Creamy Kabocha Soup with Lemongrass
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup (pureed)
Bella’s Carrot, Orange and Fennel Soup
White Bean with Cauliflower Soup
Smoothies are another great way to get nutrition on a liquid diet or pureed food diet:
A Healthy Healing Fruit Smoothie
Beginner Green Smoothie
Mango Coconut Smoothie
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Yummy Fruit Smoothie
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