Lose up to 10 pounds on my 5 day keto soup diet! Perfect for when you want to break through a weight loss stall or plateau, drop pounds quickly for an event or vacation, or get yourself back on track after a weekend (or longer) of over-indulgence. Whole30 and Squeaky Clean Keto approved, this keto soup diet is also a great way to detox from gluten, dairy, sweeteners, and alcohol!

This 5 day keto soup diet is built around the delicious Turbo Atkins Diet Soup that I developed for Women’s World magazine years ago. Designed for quick weight loss, this soup diet plan is easy to execute and doesn’t require a lot of time in the kitchen – and who doesn’t love that idea?!
Thousands of people have had success losing up to 10 pounds (and MORE) on the keto soup diet, and over the past few years I’ve amassed a lot of information from those who have shared their results. The following are some frequently asked questions from people who are considering the keto soup diet. Please take a few minutes to read through this carefully to ensure you get the best possible results out of your keto soup diet!
Is the Keto Soup Diet healthy and safe to do?
What gives this 5 day keto soup diet an edge over other keto fat fasts or even the egg fast is that it gives you the necessary nutrients, antioxidants, and electrolytes to feel your best on keto when losing weight and detoxing. It does that with plenty of healthy fats, but also provides lots of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B vitamins, and even choline – which nourishes your liver so it can burn more fat.
To further maximize fat burning and reduce inflammation, this 5 day keto soup diet allows no sweeteners of any kind, no nuts, and no dairy (except butter which is almost pure fat and shouldn’t affect your progress.) I know it sounds tough, but the results are worth it!
Who knows – you may find that eliminating some of these things is the key to finally making significant progress towards your goals! Then you can implement some of these changes as you transition back into regular keto, low carb, or even Paleo afterwards.
Can I make substitutions on the Keto Soup Diet and still see results?
Ok, it’s tough love time. I really, really do want you to succeed on this plan, but please don’t email me about how you simply canโt drink your coffee without heavy whipping cream and/or sweetener in it because “itโs just so gross without cream”, or it “makes you SOOPER SAD and ruins your ENTIRE DAY, so is it ok if you have it anyway?”
You CAN go without if you want it bad enough. I believe in you.
In addition, do some basic problem solving on your own please – I implore you. If you are allergic to eggs – eat tuna salad every day. If youโre allergic to tuna, make it with chicken instead or eat egg salad every day. Hate avocado? Have an extra egg or slice of bacon instead.
You donโt need me to approve these choices – do what works for you. But adhering the plan as written or as close to it as possible will yield the best results. Period.
If you decide to modify the 5 day keto soup diet plan to suit your personal preferences, great. You might put cream and sweetener in your coffee and still lose eleventy billion pounds in just three days. That’s awesome. Make it work for you and please be sure to tell us in the comments about what you changed and how it went after the fact so others can benefit from your experience.
This plan is written with my recommendations for best results in mind, and you donโt have to follow it exactly.
What should I do if I can’t find some of the ingredients called for in the Keto Soup?
There are substitution recommendations in the actual keto soup recipe post found here, but in case you missed them here are some guidelines when shopping for ingredients:
If you can’t find celery root where you live, you may substitute an equal amount of cauliflower, turnips, jicama, or rutabaga for roughly the same amount of carbs. DO NOT USE PARSNIPS – they are much too high in carbs and it could skew your results.
If you can’t find swiss chard, collards are an excellent substitute for about the same amount of carbs – DO NOT SUB KALE FOR THE SWISS CHARD – IT’S TOO HIGH IN CARBS AND CAN IMPEDE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS.
Can I do this plan if I am a vegetarian?
Yes! While the keto soup diet plan is more limiting without meat, it can absolutely be tailored to be vegetarian.
If you are fine with seafood you can substitute fish or shrimp in the soup.
If you don’t eat any animal flesh, you can simply omit the chicken, OR replace it with tofu or another non meat protein of your choice. If you are fine with eggs then simply increase the eggs to 3, omit the bacon from your breakfast, and eat an entire avocado.
Instead of tuna salad, have egg salad for all of the snacks.
How much soup will I need to do the Keto Soup Diet?
The Keto Soup Recipe will yield 20 cups of soup if you follow the recipe correctly and simmer it covered to avoid excessive evaporation. The keto soup diet calls for 4 cups per day over 5 days. The math works.
That being said, some people have reported they were a little short on the soup by the end of the week – if that happens, stretch it with extra broth or a little more protein (or make another batch), but don’t add extra veggies to the existing soup or it will change the carb count.
For best results, I recommend portioning out the soup for the week (even if it’s just into 5 containers, each containing your total soup for each day) all at once if possible. That way you can make sure you’re getting an equal amount of broth and veggies/chicken every day – otherwise you may find that you have mostly broth and nothing else by the last day.
How many calories should I be eating on the Keto Soup Diet?
Keep your calories between 1200-1400 per day, and your carbs under 20g – no nuts, dairy or artificial sweeteners is non-negotiable if you’re trying to follow this specific plan.
Iโm including a daily snack, though if you find you donโt need it then donโt force yourself – but because the soup is low in calories, you will likely need the snack to get through the day. You can have this snack between breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner depending on your preference and schedule. Or not at all – again thatโs up to you. Feel free to mix and match the snacks or eat the same thing every day if that’s easier for you.
On a side note, you can substitute an extra bulletproof coffee or tea for the snack – the calories will be around the same!
Do I need to increase my calories on the Keto Soup Diet if I am a man, or do intense workouts?
If you are a man, or are working out frequently, you may find that you need more calories to be satisfied. It’s still important that you keep your carbs under 20g per day, even if you do increase your calories.
The best way to increase your calories on the keto soup diet without negatively impacting your results is to add extra bacon, tuna or egg salad, or bullet proof coffee to your day. Those items are high in fat and have almost zero carbs. Don’t increase your soup amount, because that is where the bulk of your carbs are coming from, and doubling up on that could kick you out of ketosis.
How Often Can I do the 5 Day Soup Diet?
Most of my other free keto weekly meal plans are luxurious compared to this one. They are designed to help you lose weight in a way that is maintainable longer term so you donโt go crazy from deprivation. This 5 day keto soup diet plan is different. Itโs not meant to be adopted as a lifestyle change or to keep you going on keto forever – it’s too restrictive for that.
It’s a no frills means to an end – still tasty, but not fancy by any means.
That being said, there is no reason you couldnโt repeat this plan over and over if it works for you. If variety in your diet isnโt an issue, and you donโt enjoy a sweet keto treat now and then, then you will have zero issues with this plan. If you donโt enjoy cooking or just donโt have a lot of time – this plan is perfect for you because you make three things and they last all 5 days. ? ? ??
Where can I get support while doing the Keto Soup Diet?
If you want support on this 5 day soup diet with others who are giving it a whirl, you can join our closed IBIH Keto Soup Diet Facebook Group where people ask questions and post progress reports daily.
This group is integral for success because you can ask questions, post results and get kudos, vent your frustrations, and gut through those tough moments when temptation is staring you in the face and you’re ready to quit!
Remember to take before photos so that when you have amazing results you can share them with the group! Everybody loves a success story and yours could be the one to inspire someone else to give keto and this keto soup diet a try!
Where can I find the recipes for the Keto Soup Diet?
The keto turbo Atkins soup recipe is linked up throughout this post, but just in case you missed it – here it is again:
CLICK HERE FOR TURBO ATKINS KETO SOUP RECIPE
The recipes for the egg salad and tuna salad are linked to in the plan below, but here they are again in case you have trouble finding them:
Simple Keto Egg Salad Recipe
Easy Keto Tuna Salad Recipe
IBIH 5 Day Keto Soup Diet Plan
DAY 1 (1216 calories, 83g fat, 17g net carbs, 84g protein)
Breakfast – 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter, 2 pieces of bacon, 1/2 avocado, unsweetened bulletproof coffee or tea (using 2 Tbsp fat)
Lunch – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Snack – 2 large romaine leaves, 1/2 cup simple keto egg sala
Dinner – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
DAY 2 (1236 calories, 83g fat, 18g net carbs, 91g protein)
Breakfast – 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter, 2 pieces of bacon, 1/2 avocado, unsweetened bulletproof coffee or tea (using 2 Tbsp fat)
Lunch – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Snack – Four 5 inch pieces of celery, 1/2 cup easy keto tuna salad
Dinner – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Day 3 (1216 calories, 83g fat, 17g net carbs, 84g protein)
Breakfast – 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter, 2 pieces of bacon, 1/2 avocado, unsweetened bulletproof coffee or tea (using 2 Tbsp fat)
Lunch – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Snack – 2 large romaine leaves, 1/2 cup simple keto egg salad
Dinner – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
DAY 4 (1236 calories, 83g fat, 18g net carbs, 91g protein)
Breakfast – 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter, 2 pieces of bacon, 1/2 avocado, unsweetened bulletproof coffee or tea (using 2 Tbsp fat)
Lunch – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Snack – Four 5 inch pieces of celery, 1/2 cup easy keto tuna salad
Dinner – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
DAY 5 (1216 calories, 83g fat, 17g net carbs, 84g protein)
Breakfast – 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter, 2 pieces of bacon, 1/2 avocado, unsweetened bulletproof coffee or tea (using 2 Tbsp fat)
Lunch – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Snack – 2 large romaine leaves, 1/2 cup simple keto egg salad
Dinner – 2 cups IBIH Keto Diet Soup
Pantry and Shopping Lists
Check your pantry for….
Dried onion flakes
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Red wine vinegar
Check your fridge for…
Dijon mustard
Mayonnais
Lemon juice
Shopping List
16 eggs
1 pound butter
1 package of bacon
2 lbs of chicken breast (you’ll need 4 cups of cooked chicken for the soup)
2 cans tuna fish in water
small package sun dried tomatoes (you’ll need 1/4 cup chopped)
8 cups chicken broth or stock (homemade is best, but store-bought is also fine)
3 avocados
1 head romaine lettuce
1 package celery hearts
1 small onion
1 bulb garlic
8 oz white mushrooms
1 large celery root
2 medium yellow squash
1 large bunch of swiss chard (or collards)
1 bunch fresh basil
8 oz green beans
Be sure to let us know how you do!!!
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Barbara says
Any ideas how to make the soup in the Instant Pot? Thanks.
Delaine Ross says
I did that! Super easy. I sautรฉed the oil Iโve oil, bacon and chunks of chicken and the. Added the ingredients. Manual high 25 minutes NR.
Sophia says
I didn’t follow this recipe to a T but the soup was delicious!!!
I was wondering if this can be freeze so I don’t have to make a fresh pot every weekend.
Mellissa Sevigny says
yes you can freeze it!
Sally Massey says
Hello everyone….I am finishing day 3. I had to make more soup to finish day 4 and 5. For the life of me I can’t seem to make the same amount of soup as the recipe says it will make. 1st try was 12 cups. Tonight I made it and only got 14 cups. But I am not really complaining. I have lost 5 lbs. with 2 more days to go. YEAH !!! I think the soup is really delicious.
I am trying to modify the Bullet Proof Coffee, so that it doesn’t give me Diarrhea. The first day was horrible. So I cut back on the amount of oil and butter. And I am trying to slowly add more, until I hope, I can put the full amount in my coffee. I love the taste of the coffee. I have been putting part of the coffee along with the melted butter and MCT oil in my Frother, it’s amazing. I have also learned that I need to drink my BP Coffee with food. NOT on an empty stomach. I will definitely try this diet again in a couple of weeks.
Lola says
ITs the mct oil that gives you the runs. Back off on that and just do a teaspoon, then gradually work your way up. The powder (Perfect Keto is the best because it only uses acacia fiber as a carrier while other brands use yucky fillers) will be easier to digest tjan the liquid by FAR. I do 2 big scoops of MCT oil powder with no problems burn cannot tolrate the liquid form! Also, sip your coffee slowly over an hour rather than chugging it. That hopefully will help you enjoy your coffee โruns freeโ.
Rita Clark says
My husband and I lost 7lbs each after 5days. I followed your recipe and it came out really good, Very tasty. Thank you for this recipe.
Rita Clark says
Forgot to add, we had to make more on the 3rd day cos it was two of us. We did the 16:8 fasting, that is eat dinner by 6pm or 7pm and eat breakfast the next day by 10 or 11a.m. The bullet coffee helped a lot with energy. We went to gym twice within the 5days. We had celery sticks and tuna as snack no egg salad. Like I said we both lost 7pounds.
Kelly says
I am on day 5 of this soup diet… I was encouraged by all of the people who have lost weight on it. I was hoping to lose 3 or more pounds this week, but only lost 1. Some is better than none I guess. I followed it to the T, so I’m a bit disappointed there, BUT I have noticed other PROS, like, I don’t feel bloated at all, I have more energy, and a clear mind! (No fog brain!)
So in all, it was a good experience for me, but I’m not sure I would try this specific plan again. I do better with Variety.
Atheha says
Hi! I came on here wondering the same. I literally did this plan to the T. The only difference is I didnโt feel hungry enough to eat the snacks. Iโm not sure if thatโs the reason, but I didnโt now lose one pound the whole 5 days. Iโm trying not to let this bother me, but Iโm certainly upset. Did you try this again and found results?
Mellissa Sevigny says
“I literally did this plan to the T.” I’m sorry, but no you didn’t. You need the snacks to get the fat and calories – otherwise the plan is too low calorie and too low fat and your body will hold on to every pound.
Elizabeth Miles says
What is bulletproof coffee??? Someone enlighten me…is this something I need to buy or is it just coffee with butter or fat of your choice???
Thanks!
Kristen Pentz says
Itโs black coffee, with 1tbs of butter, 1tbs if MCT or coconut oil, blended. Itโs amazing!
Julie says
Day 1 underway! I went to the store this AM, and none of the options for celery root were available! I would think being winter months, there would have been a larger selection of root veggies. They had Daikon, Yukka, and Parsnip….. none of which I’m familiar with carb content, they also had jicama, which I don’t like… (scared of! LOL) – but they also had rutabaga! One of my old-fashioned faves…. my grandma used to sear it in bacon grease! …. Carb content… less than celeriac! SO…. I got that home and shredded it. I also accidentally added sage (frozen from my garden last summer) instead of basil. THIS SOUP IS GOOOOOD! lol Can hardly wait for dinner. :)
Michelle says
Hi,
The soup is delicious, even my kids love it and they don’t do soup. I doubled up on the soup to make enough for two adults – is that ok? On day 3 and haven’t weighed myself yet and won’t until I’m done. All the food on this plan is really good and all that fat first thing in the morning keeps me so full that I have to remind myself to eat lunch. Thank you so much!
Tonya says
My soup ended up 3 cups short. I think the issue may be that the recipe says a serving size is 1.5 cups but the meal plan calls for 2 cups. I LOVE the soup so making another batch isn’t breaking my heart. Your site is the most creative and encouraging I’ve found. Thank you for all the work you’ve put into it!
Kristie Carwithen says
Day 7 ~ down 9.8lbs!!!!! INCREDIBLE!!! I have a lot to lose so I think I will try this menu again for a second week. I changed the celery root for cauliflower, the chards for spinach and omitted the wine… otherwise, I followed this diet to the letter. Day 5 I got super hungry so I ended up having an extra potion of my chicken salad (instead of egg or tuna) and one or two extra pieces of bacon. I made sure I kept up with all my electrolytes and vitamins and never once had a ‘weak body’ feeling or moment. One or two HUNGRY moments..but nothing I couldn’t handle. I made sure to precook a container of bacon AND I made egg/bacon muffins (scrambled eggs cooked in muffin tins) before hand so that every day I could just grab and eat. I am soooo grateful for this plan!!! I found it super easy to make and soooo easy to follow. Wish me luck for week TWO!
Jessica says
I like the idea of making the eggs and bacon together in a cup if you don’t have time to make breakfast in the morning. Good tip!