Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Red Pepper Soup (IF)

[MegaPotatodude]

i like da soop

[VelvetGold18]

Can you use chili pepper?

I know from looking into the Atkins books that he doesn't suggest the induction for vegetarians, but what is one to do, if I as a veg would like to follow Atkins?

I tried to go vegan for a month but suspected my b12 values went WAY down, so I am back with eggs and cheese. I felt the difference immediately. And I felt calmer. What a change. I read saturated fat is important for memory as well as b12.

Help, should I go back to fish or meat eating for b12?

[bowulf]

@VelvetGold18 You should be able use any peppers.

As for Induction as a vegetarian, you certainly can do it -- especially if you eat eggs. You don't need meat to do Atkins, but you do need two things -- source of protein and source of fat. Eggs are a great source of both actually, and extremely versatile in how you use them. If you also eat dairy, you will no trouble whatsoever with Atkins, and I actually knew a few people doing ovo-lacto or just lacto-vegetarian Atkins.

[bowulf]

@VelvetGold18 That is not to say it is bad to eat meat, but I just wanted to give you hope that it is possible without meat.

[pvonelsner]

Making this tonight.

But Kent........tuck that thumb under and guide the knife with the back of your fingers.

LOL

[supakb20]

Just made this soup and it is amazing. I added a spoonful of pesto and the a bit of parm right before I ate it! Yum :) Thanks

[bowulf]

@supakb20 I am glad you liked it!

[aliciamichael]

does it have to be RED peppers? May I use Green instead? I cant get red at this time.

[bowulf]

@aliciamichael Green peppers are slightly stronger than red peppers (less mature), so you can certainly do it with green peppers just expect slightly more "taste" than if you had used red. However, other than that, they'll work just fine.

[weightlosssolutiontv]

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[JimmyAkin]

Awesome! And I'm *very* impressed by your pepper cutting technique! I would have never thought to do it that way!

One question: How essential is putting this through the strainer? If one has been careful to keep the seeds out, is the straining needed or would leaving the small bit of pepper skin in the soup change its texture significantly?

[bowulf]

@JimmyAkin Actually it was America's Test Kitchen that taught me to cut peppers that way. It works pretty well to avoid all the seeds and trim off the ribs of the peppers too.

The strainer question is a good one because I might have changed my mind after this time making the soup. Without the pulp the soup was rich and quite delicate. After I had my bowl this time, I salvaged some of the pulp and added it for my wife's bowl. She thought the pulp added a bit of fullness that was missing.

[bowulf]

@JimmyAkin I think it comes down to what type of soup you are hungry for. A thicker, more satisfying soup desire would definitely lead me to leaving the pulp and skins in the soup, but a perhaps more fancy or as a side-dish soup would lead me to leave most of it out.

[Sassymarkrep]

Looks good. I wonder would it change the flavor too much if I used vegetable broth or stock since I'm vegetarian. Guess I'll have to give it a try.

[bowulf]

@Sassymarkrep It should work reasonably. Just make sure you get or make a quality broth to use. ATK ranked some much higher than others.

[Sassymarkrep]

@bowulf - Awesome.  Thanks.

[SGmom2]

Yum!!

[bowulf]

@SGmom2 Thanks!

[AdelitaDB]

Love the new apron and thank you thank you for these videos! You give me hope! :)

[bowulf]

@AdelitaDB My daughter is pleased that others like the new apron as much as I do. She and I picked out the fabric together. If I can repay the favor others paid me, I am happy. If you have any special requests, let me now.

[ActionWords]

I am cooking it right now. It smells great. I had to go low carb once and for all due to my diabetes but you and your recipes make it easier. Thanks.

[bowulf]

@ActionWords I should have a number of new recipes coming up as well. I am back on Induction to support my wife redoing Induction as well. Every time I think I am running to an end of recipes, I get more ideas down a new train of foods.

[Bonnie90505]

love the painting next to the stove, thanks for another great recipe, any creamy soups sounds good to me.

[bowulf]

@Bonnie90505 Actually that painting next to the stove is a cutting board - a glass cutting board, who is absolutely worthless for anything other than looking pretty. :-) I am glad you liked the recipe. I have a white sauce pizza recipe also coming up shortly.

[kackleful]

Great Recipe,thank you!! and i love your Apron, Best Wishes Carol

[bowulf]

@kackleful You are welcome , and I will pass your comments along to my daughter. Thanks for watching!

[Skiz316]

I love your videos man, I do have a question tho. Isn't that a lot of sodium in the chicken broth?

[bowulf]

@Skiz316 There would be about 2400mg in total from the broth or 600mg per serving. That is not an excessive amount. However, on Atkins there is typically less problem with hypertension from sodium intake. Usually the problem on Atkins is hypotension (too little) not too much. If you have a problem with hypertension even on ketogenic diet, you can use reduced sodium broth.

[ActionWords]

That looks good. I have been completely low carb for three days now.

[bowulf]

@ActionWords It is always good to hear from you, Danny.  I got your facebook friend request, and I considered it a blessing. I am glad you liked the recipe.

[ActionWords]

That looks good.