Turtle Soup (Keto Modified)
New Orleans Turtle Soup (Keto Modified, No Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour-based roux or thickeners are used. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and complex New Orleans classic. A dark, savory soup made with a blend of ground turtle (or mock turtle beef), stock, and Creole seasonings, finished with a splash of sherry, adapted without flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Ground turtle or beef, stock, Creole seasonings, sherry
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour-based roux or thickeners are used. Verify no added sugar in tomato paste or broth. The dish naturally contains small amounts of vegetables like onion, celery, bell pepper.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes use a flour roux for thickening. Some broths or tomato paste can contain added sugar. Sherry contains some residual carbs.
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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