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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.

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....
Bowl of creamy tomato soup with a swirl of cream and basil garnish on a red striped cloth.

Tomato Basil Soup

When you try this super easy and delicious soup, you'll never be happy with canned tomato soup again! Give this one a try - it's a keeper!

Pot of simmering cabbage and ground meat in tomato-based sauce.

Cabbage Roll Stew

Super delicious. The best part is that its EASY... Stuffed Cabbage used to take hours... this is bubbling in the pot in 20 minutes.

Bowl of tomato-based stew topped with grated cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.

Meatball Parm Soup

I traveled to Salt Lake City for a meeting and had some soup from Caputo's Italian Deli that was so delicious that I had to recreate it at home.

Whole raw chicken in a pot with carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns ready for boiling.

How Do You Make Chicken Broth?

When you are having bariatric surgery and need broth for Pre op and Post op, this is what you need as a clear liquid. You will not mind the days or weeks on a restricted diet if your broth is HOMEMADE.
Whole chicken simmering in broth with carrots, celery, onions, and spices.

Grandma's Chicken Soup

If you are my age you probably recall a magical soup that warded off colds and made you feel warm from your head to your toes. Not sure if it was the delicious soup or the love that also went into that pot. Let's not lose this heritage recipe - teach your children that old fashioned chicken soup heals what ails you. It is super simple and uses just 5 ingredients.

Hearty bowl of tomato-based soup with ground meat, herbs, and a dollop of ricotta, garnished with fresh basil.

Lasagna Soup

Yes, it does taste like lasagna! We have had this recipe on the website for many years and it is one of the most popular. Not a lot of ingredients but the flavors scream Italian. Warm. Fennel. Cheese. Tomato. Perfect.
Close-up of a hearty soup with beans, corn, peppers, and meat in a decorative bowl.

Taco Soup

Delicious and simple to make.  A soup recipe designed for bariatric surgery recipients, but tasty enough for the entire family! You'll get hugs from everyone and feel great about it because it's a healthy option for everyone!
Seafood stew in a white pot with shrimp, mussels, clams, and vegetables garnished with fresh herbs.

Cioppino, Italian Seafood Stew for Christmas Eve

My simple weeknight version takes half an hour and uses whatever happens to look good at the fish counter. I often make this dish with all shrimp or mussels. 

    French Onion Soup

    French Onion Soup

    There is not much that is more soothing and warming than a bowl of homemade onion soup! While most of us have only savored this dish in a restaurant, once...
    Tags: soups
    Bowl of hearty stew with ground meat, peppers, onions, and herbs served on a colorful woven tablecloth.

    Stuffed Pepper Soup

    My amazing Stuffed Pepper Soup is perfect for a weeknight meal with plenty of leftovers for lunches. 

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