Spas (No Wheat/Groats)
Creamy Yogurt Soup with Herbs (No Wheat/Groats)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely confirm no wheat (e.g., dzedzadz), groats, rice, or any other starchy thickeners are added. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy soup made from a base of matzoon (Armenian yogurt), often with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro. Traditionally, it sometimes includes wheat (dzedzadz) or rice, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Matzoon (Armenian yogurt), eggs (for stabilization, optional), fresh mint, cilantro, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Absolutely confirm no wheat (e.g., dzedzadz), groats, rice, or any other starchy thickeners are added. Ensure the yogurt is unsweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Սպասի մեջ խնդրում եմ հաստատել, որ ցորեն, ձավար, բրինձ կամ այլ օսլայով խտացուցիչներ չկան։ Մածունն անքաղցր է՞։
For the Spas, please confirm no wheat, groats, rice, or other starchy thickeners. Is the yogurt unsweetened?
Watch out for
Wheat/groats/rice used for thickening; potential for sweetened yogurt (unlikely for a savory soup, but possible for commercial varieties).
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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