Supë Pule (pa oriz/makarona)
Keto Chicken Soup (without Rice or Pasta)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'pa oriz' (without rice) and 'pa makarona' (without pasta). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Albanian chicken soup, prepared with tender chicken pieces, often with some low-carb vegetables like celery and a very small amount of carrot, in a rich chicken broth. Crucially modified to exclude high-carb additions like rice or pasta.
Key ingredients
Chicken broth, chicken pieces (thigh or breast), celery, small amount of carrot, onion (trace), herbs (parsley, dill), olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'pa oriz' (without rice) and 'pa makarona' (without pasta). Confirm no flour is used as a thickener, which is common in some restaurant soups.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Supë Pule, ju lutem pa oriz apo makarona. Konfirmoni që nuk përdoret miell si trashës.
For the Supë Pule, please no rice or pasta. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener.
Watch out for
Small amounts of high-carb vegetables like carrots and onion. Potential for flour as a thickener. Hidden sugars in pre-made broth or flavorings.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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