The Turbo Atkins Diet Soup is designed for quick weight loss. It's a recipe featured in Woman’s World magazine. It's also suitable as part of a 5-day keto soup diet. It is designed to help break through weight loss stalls, help to quickly drop pounds for an event or vacation, or get back on track after over-indulgence. Thousands have reported losing up to 10 pounds or more using this soup diet.
Nutritional Information
A 1 ½ cup serving (302g) of Turbo Atkins Diet Soup contains approximately 149 calories. The macronutrient breakdown is roughly 24% carbohydrates, 29% fat, and 47% protein.
Here's a detailed breakdown:
Fats: 5g (6% Daily Value)
- Saturated fats: 1g (6% DV)
- Trans fats: 0g
Cholesterol: 37mg (12% DV)
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Sodium: 280mg (12% DV)
Carbs: 9g (3% DV)
- Net carbs: 7g
- Fiber: 1g (5% DV)
- Sugar: 4g
Protein: 17g
Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 49mg (5% DV)
- Iron: 1mg (14% DV)
- Potassium: 406mg (9% DV)
- Vitamin D: 0.1μg (0.4% DV)
- Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (23% DV)
- Vitamin C: 16mg (18% DV)
- Vitamin K: 57μg (47% DV)
- Choline: 61mg (11%)
- Copper: 0.1mg (10%)
- Folate (B9): 43μg (11%)
- Magnesium: 29mg (7%)
- Manganese: 0.2mg (8%)
- Niacin: 6mg (40%)
- Pantothenic acid: 1mg (11%)
- Phosphorus: 143mg (20%)
- Riboflavin (B2): 0.2mg (19%)
- Selenium: 14μg (25%)
- Thiamine: 0.1mg (8%)
- Vitamin A: 39μg (4%)
- Vitamin B12: 0.1μg (5%)
- Vitamin E: 1mg (4%)
- Zinc: 1mg (8%)
Ingredients and Preparation
The recipe makes approximately 21 cups of soup, with a cook time of about 35 minutes.
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Ingredients (Scaled to 1 ½ cups):
- Bacon (Pork, cured, cooked, pan-fried): 4 strips cooked (32g)
- Onions (Raw): 1 cup, chopped (160g)
- Water (Plain, clean water): 3 cups (710g)
- Chicken breast (Broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, stewed): 4 cup, chopped or diced (560g)
- Squash (Summer, all varieties, raw): 2 cup, sliced (226g)
- Basil (Fresh): 1 cup leaves, whole (24g)
- Salt (Table): 1 dash (0.4g)
- Pepper (Spices, black): 1 dash (0.1g)
Instructions:
- In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the onions, garlic, sundried tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock and water, then add the celery root and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the squash, green beans, and swiss chard or collards and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.
Adapting the Recipe
If you can’t find celery root, you may substitute cauliflower, turnips, jicama, or rutabaga. If you don’t eat meat, you can omit the chicken or replace it with tofu or another non-meat protein source.
5-Day Keto Soup Diet Plan
The 5-day keto soup diet involves consuming 4 cups of the Turbo Atkins Diet Soup per day. The recipe yields approximately 20 cups of soup, enough for the 5 days. It is advised to portion out the soup for the week to help maintain the diet and avoid overeating.The plan includes a daily snack due to the soup's low-calorie content.
Maximizing Results
- Men and active individuals: May need to increase calories by adding extra bacon, tuna or egg salad, or bulletproof coffee.
- Variety: If variety isn't an issue, this plan can be repeated.
- Time-saving: This plan is suitable for those who don't enjoy cooking or have limited time.
Additional Keto Soup Recipes
- Creamy Tomato Soup: Chicken broth and heavy cream give this soup a creamy texture, with Parmesan cheese for an indulgent touch. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Quick Seafood Chowder: Features clams, crabmeat, and shrimp.
- Hearty Beefy Chili: Includes jalapeño chilies, cayenne pepper, cumin, and chili powder for a spicy flavor.
- Blue Cheese and Bacon Keto Soup: Uses cauliflower florets instead of potatoes.
- Vegetarian Stew: A blend of spices and vegetables like celery, kale, and mushrooms.
Tips and Considerations
- Take before photos to track progress.
- Store leftover soup in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for several months.
Read also: Atkins Diet for Vegetarians