My hubby and I just got the book maybe about 2 weeks ago. We're starting this on January 2. I looked at the soup recipes in the book and I wonder can you eat canned veggie organic soup for Phase 1. Also it says no cheese in Phase 1 but there's the Tasty Tomato recipe that uses parmesan cheese. Please help. Thanks

hello newbies
welcome to fat smash. im sorry i dont know about the soups . i know you can make your own veggie soup look in the recipie section. veggie shredds are a great way to go for a cheese sub because none is allowed untill phase II.

I just wanted to welcome you !!!!!

this way of life is definitly a keeper

Hi -

I think w/ the canned soups you would be ok if it is all veggies and there is not too much sodium (thats the problem I have found with most) or artificial additives. No thickeners should be in the ingredients or added sugar. I also love the mozzarella flavored veggie shreds....they are great for topping off vegetarian chili or soup. I find that making my own soup is very easy and so much better than canned. I use tomato juice in the can (make sure it doesn't have added salt or sugar), low sodium veggie broth, low sodium chicken stock. Of course this is for a very large pot but I can eat on it for 3 or 4 days for lunch and dinner. I add pretty much any veggie I have - squash, zucchini, asparagus, onion, corn, carrots, celery - whatever. I also add brown rice to mine to help thicken it up. I am not a fan of tofu but I find if I crumble it up in the soup, I can't even tell it is in there and it helps me get my protein. Good luck! Lem