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Sep 26, 2023

Another Food Hack to Thicken Output

Topic Explanation
The forum discussion is about a low-calorie butternut squash soup recipe that can help thicken and reduce the amount of ostomy output. The recipe is shared from the Food Network website and includes butternut squash, unsalted butter, onion, chicken stock, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. The process involves cooking the squash and onion, blending the squash, and seasoning the soup. The original poster, Lee, mentions that the soup is filling and low in calories and fat, and does not taste heavily of vegetables.

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- Butternut Squash Soup Recipe:
- Ingredients: 2- to 3-pound butternut squash (peeled and seeded), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion (chopped), 6 cups chicken stock, nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Instructions:
1. Cut squash into 1-inch chunks.
2. Melt butter in a large pot, add onion, and cook until translucent (about 8 minutes).
3. Add squash and stock, bring to a simmer, and cook until squash is tender (15 to 20 minutes).
4. Remove squash chunks with a slotted spoon, place in a blender, and puree.
5. Return blended squash to the pot, stir, and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6. Serve.

- Glucosamine for Thickening Output:
- Taking 1000 to 1500 mg of glucosamine daily can help firm up ostomy output.
- Glucosamine can be taken in tablet or capsule form.
- Some users also take glucosamine combined with chondroitin and MSM, which may have a similar effect.

- Natural Methods:
- Lee prefers to thicken output naturally without using tablets.
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