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Bariatric soft-food friendly egg-drop soup with corn chowder base, high-protein, cozy winter meal in a bowl.

Egg‑Drop Style High‑Protein Soup with Inspire Corn Chowder

Warm up this winter with a cozy, soft‑food friendly high‑protein egg‑drop soup that feels like a hug in a bowl. Using Inspire Southwest Corn Chowder as the base, this recipe transforms a creamy, flavorful soup into delicate egg ribbons, creating a gentle, comforting texture perfect for bariatric recovery, soft-food phases, or anyone seeking a high-protein, nourishing meal. Optional add-ins like tofu and unflavored protein powder boost protein content to help you stay strong while indulging in ultimate comfort. Quick to make, satisfying, and perfect for holiday prep or gifting as part of your healthy winter routine.

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A blue bowl filled with creamy soup topped with parsley and red pepper flakes sits on a marble surface next to a striped towel and a wooden board with grated cheese.

Egg Drop Soup, Italian Style!

Egg Drop Soup, Italian Style! This is perfect for any stage, but can be easily made for those early post-op days when your pouch or sleeve is new and tender....
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Creamy custard desserts in colorful cups, topped with a dusting of cinnamon on a woven placemat.

Vanilla Egg Custard

Our most asked question is 'I just had surgery, what can I have to eat?' The most perfect bariatric food for all post ops is this wonderful soft Egg Custard. 
Tags: Breakfasts Desserts eggs New Post Op soft foods vegetarian
Pumpkin mousse in a white ramekin topped with whipped cream, with a spoon beside it on a dark table.

A 'Soft Food' Holiday Meal

We know that many of our support group members schedule surgery at end of the year to use up health savings accounts and take advantage of insurance deductibles. Then one day wake up and think 'What am I going to do about Thanksgiving and Christmas?' No worries. Not our first rodeo!

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Creamy white soup served in a blue-handled bowl on a patterned plate with a spoon and napkin beside it.

Chicken Broth & Potato Purée - Food for NEW Bariatric Post Ops

It is not arbitrary that you have been told to eat purées for a period of time - you have just had 85% of your stomach removed and have miles of staples creating your new stomach pouch. 

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