So glad you're a bit better globe . . . Ima "strep veteran", suffering from childhood all the way into my 20's with bout after bout . . . have only had occasionally since, Thank God - just misery. (I'm 51) Think reading "soup talk" has made me hungry for it lol . . . going to make a batch of this from Linda's site and concentrate on soup/salad this week . . . think I've been trending back to beef-porkAmania since being back op
...BUT...down another lb!
CAULIFLOWER BISQUE--
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/cauliflower_bisque.html
1 small cauliflower, cut into small chunks, about 20 ounces after trimming
1 small onion, diced or leeks, chopped, 2 1/2 ounces
2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped *
In a 3-quart saucepan, sauté the onion or leek and celery in the butter until tender. Add the chopped cauliflower, a bit of salt and pepper and the broth; bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to low; cover and simmer until the cauliflower is very tender, about 20-25 minutes. Use a stick blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and thick. Add the cream; mix well. Add salt and pepper, if needed. Stir in the parsley and serve.
Makes about 6 cups or 6 big servings
Can be frozen
* Do not use dried parsley.
Per Serving: 150 Calories; 12g Fat; 5g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs
This reminded me of the Leek and Potato Soup that I'd eaten several times while in England and is one of my favorite soups. You could also add some cooked shrimp or crab for a seafood bisque.
UPDATE: I made this recipe using a broccoflower just to see what it was like. The flavor wasn't any different than with cauliflower but the color came out a bit like a pale split pea soup. I don't recommend spending a lot of money for a broccoflower if you can get regular cauliflower cheaper. I found the broccoflower for 99˘ so it was a bargain and worth trying. The label on the broccoflower claimed that it's a cross between cauliflower and broccoli but the Cook's Thesaurus says it's just a green variety of cauliflower. I'm inclined to believe that description after tasting it. For information about stick blenders, click here.
I woke up today and my throat has improved.. still a little painful when swallowing but not like it was. been to doctor so strep throat it was.. it'll be better by mid-week and my voice is coming back..
for that. Being around all those delicious carbs and survive tells you that you definitely have will power .
) I'm also going to try making a batch of the cauli-mash and freezing scoops in sandwich bags....that might be a good idea to take along to your in-laws steph? You could eat whatever main meat they're having--but then have your own satisfying side dish handy? I've still got the "Clouds" and "Choco-Cheesecake Bites" in the freezer - I'm eating very sparingly, and just being in there has kept the 
Binge Monster
) Hang in there dietcokeH . . . you have AMAZING willpower! There are several "Induction-friendly" desserts @ Linda's site - maybe you could use your facility to have some on hand for yourself too? Altho' the dinner you described really takes away that "deprived" feeling, I bet!
I had this for 4/5 days and thought I was on my death bed.. 
