Azerbaijani Lamb Meatball Soup (No Potatoes)
Kufta-Bozbash (No Potatoes/Chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes and no chickpeas. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A hearty Azerbaijani soup featuring large, tender meatballs made from seasoned ground lamb (or beef) and herbs, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with specific spices. This keto version omits the traditional potatoes and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb (or beef), onion, fresh mint, broth, unsweetened tomato paste, saffron, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes and no chickpeas. If rice is typically used as a binder in the meatballs, ask for it to be omitted or minimized.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Azərbaycan Quzu Küftə Şorbası kartofsuz və noxudsuz olsun, zəhmət olmasa. Küftələrdə düyü varsa, xahiş edirəm olmasın ya da çox az olsun.
For Azerbaijani Lamb Meatball Soup, no potatoes and no chickpeas, please. If rice is in the meatballs, please omit or minimize it.
Watch out for
Potatoes, chickpeas, rice often used in meatballs, sugary tomato paste, added sugar in broth.
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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