Zwiebelsuppe (ohne Brot/Croutons)
Onion Soup (without bread/croutons)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Zwiebelsuppe ohne Brot/Croutons' and confirm no flour or sugar is added, especially for caramelizing onions. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory soup based on slow-cooked onions, typically in a rich beef or vegetable broth. Served without the traditional bread or croutons.
Key ingredients
Onions, beef or vegetable broth, butter, possibly a splash of dry white wine, salt, pepper. Sometimes topped with melted cheese.
How to make it keto
Request 'Zwiebelsuppe ohne Brot/Croutons' and confirm no flour or sugar is added, especially for caramelizing onions.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Zwiebelsuppe bitte ohne Brot oder Croutons. Ist sie ohne Mehl oder Zucker gemacht, auch beim Karamellisieren der Zwiebeln?
Zwiebelsuppe without bread or croutons, please. Is it made without flour or added sugar, especially for the onions?
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener, sugar used in caramelizing onions, bread/croutons.
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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