Matzoon Ovku (Keto)
Keto Yogurt Soup with Meatballs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or bulgur in meatballs. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy, tangy, and deeply satisfying soup featuring delicate, small meatballs (made from ground beef or lamb) simmered in a rich, warm yogurt-based broth. The broth is traditionally tempered with egg and sometimes a touch of starch; for keto, starch is replaced with a minimal amount of xanthan gum or omitted entirely, served with a drizzle of melted butter with dried mint.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, egg, fresh mint, plain yogurt, egg yolk (for tempering), broth, butter, salt, black pepper, (optional: minimal xanthan gum).
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or bulgur in meatballs. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the yogurt. Request a generous drizzle of melted butter with dried mint.
Watch out for
Starch in yogurt thickening; rice/bulgur in meatballs; amount of yogurt 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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