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Does fat flush soup really work? Those on the fat flush soup diet consume two servings of a filling broth-based soup each day, along with breakfast and snacks. Get the details on high protein soup recipes for weight loss, along with my fat flushing soup recipe. At under 500 calories per HUGE bowl, this satisfying, fiber-filled, one-pot soup will help you maintain a calorie deficit.
The idea of weight loss soup recipes sounds great, doesn’t it? I think that’s what drew me to the original fat flush soup recipe when I was on my weight loss journey. A delicious soup that you eat a few times a day, and it flushes the fat out of your body?
Yes, please! Sign me up for that.
Of course, even in my pre-dietitian days, I knew that the silly name of this soup held little meaning. I was aware that if I did not maintain a calorie deficit, I was not going to lose body fat. This holds true regardless of whether my diet contained special high protein low carb soup recipes or not.
Criticisms aside, this is the BEST soup for meal prep! Making a pot or two of this weekly means you’ll have a healthy meal handy whenever you need it. You be less likely to set your weight loss goals aside when family emergencies or other life issues arise.
We all face difficulties where life stops going according to plan. It is important that we continue caring for ourselves, even if with something as simple as a homemade bowl of soup. Feeding yourself health-promoting and comforting meals can be an important act of self-care during the challenging times in your life.
Additionally, this soup is delicious. What do you have to lose by giving it a try?
🍲 What is fat flush soup?
Back in 2011, a fat flush soup recipe based on Ann Louise Gittleman’s book The Fat Flush Plan was featured in Woman’s World Magazine. It quickly became a popular recipe, as its simple, hearty ingredients made for delicious family fare. My recipe is slightly adapted from the original fat flush soup Woman’s World recipe, with some small tweaks I think you’ll enjoy.
🥄 Does fat flushing soup really work?
Believe it or not, there is some science backing the concept of soup for weight loss! A 2007 study found that people ate fewer total calories per meal when they started their meal with soup. That said, there’s no guarantee that including fat flush soup in your diet will make you lose weight.
There is also no need to eat this soup daily (or twice a day, as recommended) to meet a weight loss goal. This soup is packed with elements that will leave you feeling full on fewer calories. If you’ve been wondering how does fat flush soup work, there is your answer.
Luckily, there are many other food options that offer this same benefit. There is no need to rely solely on high protein soup recipes for weight loss!
What you are looking for here are recipes that help you maintain a calorie deficit. These calorie deficit recipes don’t necessarily have to be soup.
As we all know, consistently adhering to lifestyle changes can be difficult. I understand how quick-fix solutions can be extremely appealing.
There are certain times of the year when those of us in the health and fitness space become particularly popular. Lots of people resolve to adopt a healthier lifestyle and try to lose some weight in the New Year, as well as before major life events. Weddings, graduations, reunions, and more all send people looking for solutions.
I love the interest in getting healthier. However, you’re not likely to see long-term results if you treat fat loss with a temporary diet fix, detox, or cleanse. It’s so much better to reap the full benefits of your health efforts by adopting behaviors you can stick to.
⭐ Fat Flush Soup Benefits
The original fat flush soup recipe is filled with all of the components that are needed to create a high-volume, low-calorie satiating meal. Here are some nutritional benefits of fat flush soup:
- Protein: You’re getting a ton of protein from lean meat and beans. It’s probably going to help you stay full longer, so you don’t snack between meals.
- Fiber: The soup provides a veritable cornucopia of high-fiber, low-carb, low-calorie veggies. Fiber can add low calorie bulk to your meals, which can help volume eaters feel full. My version of this recipe includes even more zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms than the original. You get a whopping 17 grams of fiber!
- Fluid volume: This broth-based soup is fluid-filled. (Technically, we are creating the broth with vegetable juices, but you still get the hydrating benefits.)
- Potassium: You get over 2000 mg of potassium per serving with this recipe. The current AI for potassium for adult females is 2600 mg/d, and for adult males it is 3400 mg/d. In other words, a single serving of this soup may get you most of the potassium that you need in a day.
- Other essential nutrients: Potassium is an essential mineral that your body uses for nearly everything that it does. This includes critical heart and kidney functions, as well as nerve transmission and muscle contractions. Additionally, you are getting tons of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and other vitamins and minerals that each have critical functions in the body.
🥘 Fat Burning Soup Ingredients
So, what do you need to make fat flushing soup? Here is the roundup:
Olive oil
Lean ground turkey
Green bell pepper
Yellow bell pepper
Onion
Zucchini
Baby portobella mushrooms
Garlic
V8 vegetable juice
Kidney beans (or black beans)
Canned diced tomatoes
Lime juice
Cumin
Coriander
Fresh parsley
Fresh cilantro
Jalapeno peppers
Scallions
My version of fat flush soup is different than the original recipe because I wanted to kick up the heat! Aside from throwing in a couple of jalapenos, I also used V8 Spicy Hot Vegetable Juice rather than original V8. If you like some spice, these changes make the soup taste better, and may provide a small metabolic boost.
The idea of metaboost recipes and ingredients is exciting; some studies show hot chilies giving a boost to metabolic rates. Unfortunately, the change (attributed to the compound capsaicin) is temporary and extremely small. By small, I mean you could negate the benefit with some after-dinner mints.
Also, the Spicy Hot V8 doesn’t actually contain whole hot peppers at all. The spiciness is coming entirely from unidentified natural flavorings. In other words, only the added jalapenos can be counted on as a source of capsaicin.
Want to change things up even more? Make a fat burning soup with ground beef by swapping out lean ground beef for the turkey. You could also use ground chicken instead of the turkey.
To make a fat burning soup without tomatoes, try using bone broth or vegetable broth instead of the V8. Use another non-starchy veggie in place of the canned tomatoes. How about a fat burning soup with cabbage or kale?
🍽 Equipment
You can make fat flush soup without any fancy kitchen gadgets. All you need to make this soup are a good knife and a Dutch oven.
🔪 How to Make Fat Flush Soup
Start by prepping your veggies! Chop the bell peppers, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, cilantro, jalapenos, and scallions.
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or another large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey, yellow pepper, green pepper, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until the turkey is browned, stirring frequently.
Break the turkey into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks. It will take approximately 20 minutes to cook through.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, aside from the scallions. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. It will take about 15 minutes.
All that’s left is ladling the soup into bowls and garnishing with scallions. Don’t be afraid to freeze leftovers- they freeze very well!
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FAQs
What are the fat flush soup calories, net carbs, and protein?
My fat flush soup has 465 calories per serving. It provides 41.7 grams of net carbs and packs in a hearty 46.1 grams of protein per serving.
How to make keto fat flush soup?
To make very low carb fat flush soup, you’ll need to replace the V8, tomatoes, and beans. Use bone broth instead of V8 and more zucchini instead of tomatoes. Use more ground turkey or another ground meat in place of the kidney beans.
How to make fat flush soup vegetarian?
You can make vegetarian or vegan fat flush soup by substituting the turkey for a plant-based protein. (In other words, replace the meat with legumes.) Tempeh crumbles, seasoned tofu cubes, chickpeas, or lentils are some ways to make a tasty and vegetarian fat burning soup.
How to make a flush soup Instant Pot recipe?
You can make this soup quickly in an Instant Pot using the “sauté” function. Brown the turkey and soften the veggies using high sauté. Then add the rest of the ingredients and heat to a gentle simmer.
What soups help you lose weight?
If you’re looking for options to fill you up on fewer calories, some soups are better than others. Soup made with a broth or vegetable base will generally be lower in calories than cream-based soup. You’ll also want your soup to have adequate protein to help with lasting satiety.
Does soup help you lose belly fat?
Soups to lose belly fat are an enticing concept! Unfortunately, it’s not possible to target fat loss from a specific part of your body with diet. You’ll lose body fat through maintaining a calorie deficit, but you don’t get to choose where in your body the fat loss comes from.
👩🏻🍳 Other High Protein Soup Recipes for Weight Loss
Are you looking for more weight loss recipes? If so, here are a few fat burning dinner recipes to help keep your meals from getting boring:
Watch How to Make It!
Fat Flush Soup Recipe (Fat Burning Soup)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey, lean (454 grams)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 lb. zucchini, chopped (454 grams)
- 10 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, chopped (283 grams)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 46 ounces V8 Spicy Hot vegetable juice (1.36 liters; low-sodium)
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained (425 grams)
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned) (411 grams; no salt added variety)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (curly or Italian parsley is fine)
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 medium jalapenos, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 3 scallions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your veggies! Chop the sweet peppers, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, cilantro, jalapenos, and slice the scallions.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or another large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey, yellow pepper, green pepper, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until the turkey is browned, stirring frequently. It will take approximately 20 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, aside from the scallions. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. It will take about 15 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls (or meal prep containers) and garnish with scallions. Wasn't that easy?
Equipment
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 1 recipe (may help support fat loss). The fat flush soup recipe is filled with all of the components that are needed to create a high-volume, low-calorie satiating meal. If weight loss is one of your goals, you need this soup in your life. The combination of protein, fiber, and water here is tops for those looking for a filling meal for few calories. Think of protein, fiber, and fluid volume as the trifecta for meals that support weight loss goals. I often have this for dinner, but it works wonderfully as a lunch prep as well. Heat it in the morning, pop it in a thermos, and you’ll have a hot meal waiting for you at lunch. This is a great solution for those who don’t have a way to heat food at their workplace. A warm thermos of soup is also a great thing to have on long commutes or when you’ll be traveling. Having a soup that is both healthy and delicious on hand makes it much easier to skip the fast food drive-thru. A wide-mouth thermos is a small investment that you’ll likely find yourself using for many years. Nutrition information is for one serving.
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The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
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Nutrition
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Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
I wish I could find a GERD fat burning soup. all these fat burning soups are not great for GERD
Hi Tammy! One of the nice things about soup is you can easily modify it with whatever foods fit into your dietary pattern. Sometimes I make soups with whatever leftovers I have in the fridge and (as long as I use some good judgment) they almost always turn out well. If you try it, be sure to write down what you add in case you want to make it again. As long as the soup doesn’t have a heavy base (such as cream or cheese) it tends to be a lighter option. Thank you for visiting my home on the web 🙂 Summer
Delicious. I did make these modifications though. I doubled the Cardamom and Corriander, used only 1 Jalapeño, used Rotel with green chilis instead of basic diced tomatoes, used original V8 instead of spicy V8, added 1 1/2 Tbs course Kosher Salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper, Red Bell instead of Yellow Bell and added 2 cups of Vegetable Stock. I will be making this again and again.
Hi James, thank you for the rating! I love that you really made it your own and that it’s going to become a regular recipe for you 🙂
This soup is easy and delicious! Adding to my weekly menu. I am struggling to understand serving size snd calories though. Followed the recipe exactly, eating 2 measuring cups as a serving, any idea on calorie count for that?
Hi Jennifer, it depends on the volume made in total (which can vary based on the size of the veggies, how much liquid evaporated off, etc.) One way is to measure out how many cups you made total, take the total calories of the recipe (about 1860), and divide the cups to get calories per cup. Some of the other comments mention how many cups they made, which can give you an estimate, but different people were getting different numbers. Thank you for visiting, and I’m so happy you like the soup! 🙂
I can’t wait to try this soup. Winter is coming & it looks perfect. My daughter is Vegan (where did I go wrong?!). I’ll try both ways. Thank you!
I hope you love it and your daughter does too! 🙂
Yum! I’ve made this a few times and it’s very good!
I ‘ve frozen it many times, but was wondering if you had an idea of how long leftovers would last in the fridge?
Thanks
Hi Lena, that’s wonderful! The general rule for leftovers is you can keep them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Some recipes don’t last as long, but the 3-4 days should be fine for this soup. Thank you so much for the feedback, I appreciate it!
Wonderful Soup!!!!
Thank you so much! 😀
What is the serving size ? Says four servings but how many ounces is in serving
Hi Nilsa, great question! I recommend just dividing the soup into four equal portions for the most accuracy. Other readers who measured it out estimated anywhere from 2-4.5 cups per serving. It can vary depending on how big you chop the veggies, how big the peppers are etc. Also, I didn’t specify weights for some of the veggies (calorie-wise, I’d argue it doesn’t matter too much), and that would impact weight per serving if you wanted to do it that way. Happy cooking 🙂
how spicy is the soup?
Hi Melissa, if you remove the seeds from the jalapenos, I don’t think it’s that spicy. But if you really don’t like spicy foods, you can skip the jalapenos altogether. Another thing you can do is use regular V8 in place of the spicy V8. I’d love to hear how it goes if you make the soup, and thank you for visiting 🙂
I ate two bowls. It’s very good.
Thank you, Lena! 😀
Hi,
I’m getting married next week and am hoping to lose a few extra pounds before the big day,
I want to try this but am worried about gut flair up! Beans, lentils, chick peas, broccoli and cabbage really set me off and I end up with (sorry) trapped wind pain and bloating – if I take out this beans am I likely to get this problem?
Is there another soup you could recommend instead?
Thanks 👍🏻
Hi S-J, I can’t answer how your body might react if you remove the beans, but you could try leaving them out and adding in more turkey if you’re concerned about it. Unfortunately, some people do experience GI disturbance from the raffinose in beans and cruciferous veggies. Sometimes introducing the beans into your diet more slowly can help, but I understand if you don’t want to experiment if you’re getting close to the big day. Congrats, and I hope you enjoy the soup 🙂
Is the serving size 1 cup? Or how cups is one serving?
Hi MW, great question! There can be some variation in the volume measurements, so I usually just divide the whole recipe evenly between 4 containers/bowls after making it. That’s the best way to get the most accuracy in terms of what you’re getting nutritionally.
One reader said they doubled the recipe (minus 16oz veggies) and it made 18 cups. Using that, the recipe as written makes 9 cups (minus one cup veggies), so 8 cups total, or 2 cups per serving. Another reader said it made 36 fluid ounces per serving, or 4.5 cups per serving. (This is a great example of why I try to avoid volume measurements. Haha) Thank you for visiting, I hope you enjoy the soup 🙂
I came across your recipe the other day and decided to make it. During preparation, I thought this is a lot of work, chopping up all those vegetables and thinking not sure I’m going to do this again. We’ll when I put everything together, and I made the soup I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious. No after affects of heart burn, indigestion and 💩. I’m on day two. I’m hoping for some “Fat Flush” but not doing a diet specifically. I did however notice this morning, no bloat! I often seem to feel bloated. So I don’t know if it’s the soup or what but I’m going to keep on this path for the rest of my his week and next and see how it goes. I’ll be making another batch or two. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Sue, I’m glad you’re here and happy to hear you’re feeling good after eating this recipe! I go through times where I make a few batches in a row too 🙂
Delicious! I would eat this even when I’m not dieting. Quick question, what is the suggested serving size?
Hi Nicole! I’m so glad you liked it and thank you for leaving a rating! I just split the entire recipe into 4 servings for the nutrition info. Another commenter said it ended up being 36 ounces per serving, but I don’t (usually) do soup servings by volume or weight.
I made it and doubled the recipe minus 16 iz of veggies. It made about 18 cups.
Hi Kevin, thank you so much for the info! I know others will appreciate it. Many thanks for the 5 stars too 😀
Delicious recipe!! It tastes like a mix between chili and minestrone soup. I couldn’t find the spicy V8 juice so I just used regular veggie juice and added a little Cholula and red pepper flakes and it turned out just great. It definitely keeps you full as well!
Hi Jacky, thank you! I love the substitutions you made- very clever!
The recipe looks amazing! Can you please provide the nutritional information is you make the recipe with the low carb choices!! (Bone broth, zucchini, additional Turkey instead of the regular recipe choices). Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Kelly, thank you so much! The nutrition information for the low carb swaps will depend on how much turkey, zucchini, etc. you use as a replacement. If you’re counting carbs as part of your medical nutrition therapy (such as for diabetes) I highly recommend calculating with specific products and amounts you use rather than using the nutrition info you find with web recipes.
I was afraid to use the spicy V8 so I went with the regular low-sodium and added the jalapeños and some red pepper to taste. Very good!!!
Hi Diane, that sounds great! Thank you so much for leaving a rating 🙂
Is one serving really 36 oz? I made nine servings in 16 oz serving cups.
Hello! I didn’t weigh individual servings (it will depend on the weight of the veggies), but this is definitely a meal for volume eaters! If you split it into 9 servings, you’re only getting about 200 calories per meal. Whether that is enough or not depends on how many meals/snacks you eat in a day and whether or not you’re eating about the same amount of calories at each meal/snack. I worry that what you’ve suggested may be too little for an adult for a one-pot meal, but again, it depends on what the rest of the day’s food looks like. Thank you for dropping in!
Hi Summer! I see you’re a dietician. My question for this recipe is whether or not you would recommend this for someone who is combating a rare inflammatory disease (PMR polymyalgia rheumatica). I’m looking for recipes to meal prep for my mom who was recently diagnosed.
Thanks for your time!
-Brandis
Hi Brandis, I can’t give individual medical advice here (including food recommendations) because I don’t know the details of your mother’s medical history including what medications she is currently taking. The physician treating your mother should know if there are any special dietary considerations. Sorry I can’t be of more help, and thank you for visiting!
LOVE this recipe. So fresh, easy and delicious! Will become my go to for easy , fresh and healthy!
Wonderful! Thank you so much for leaving a rating! 🙂
Wow thanks so much! I just made this, I used 25 oz’s of no sodium chicken bone broth and 25 oz’s of the V8. Didn’t add the tomatoes and was out of corriander, added white pepper and a lot of ground pepper. The spice level is perfect, soooo good!
Hi Angie! So glad you liked it, and thank you for leaving a rating! The modifications you made sound super 🙂
I was curious what the expected weight loss will be after following the soup recipe for one week? Is it comparable to the cabbage soup weight loss soup as far as weight loss?
Hello! The amount someone loses (with either soup) will vary by individual depending on the calorie deficit they are maintaining. The reason these soup diets work for fast weight loss is that they allow the person to eat large amounts of food for very few calories. They may make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit without feeling hungry all of the time. Dietary patterns that are packed with non-starchy veggies (crowding out some other foods) can also do this without having to live on just the soup. Protein can also help with satiety. 🙂
I am allergic to tomatoes and beans. Can I use quinoa instead of the beans and omit all the tomatoes? Maybe more both?
I haven’t tested this but I might add more turkey instead of the beans. You’d also have to substitute the V8 for bone broth (since V8 contains tomatoes). If you want to add quinoa, I’d make sure to hold off on adding it until the final 15-20 minutes of cooking. These changes would dramatically alter the recipe (both nutritionally and in flavor) but I think they could work! Thank you for visiting 🙂
Its nice, very good information
Thank you!
Splendidly satisfying, particularly in winter’s throes.
Turkey? Yes.
Hot peppers? Doubly so!
Mushrooms? Oh, h*** yeah!
A perfect soup. Then, major health benefits too? Well, that’s just the ultimate bonus, isn’t it?
Thank you so much! This silly-named soup has become kind of special to me because it was something comforting and consistent during a particularly rough patch in my life. I’m glad I finally got around to sharing it!