Keto Kufta-Bozbash
Rice-Free Lamb Meatball Soup (without potato or chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice or potato is used in the meatballs. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A modified version of the traditional Azerbaijani lamb meatball soup, featuring large, flavorful meatballs (prepared without rice or potato filler) in a savory, aromatic broth, with vegetables like onions and herbs, and crucially, free from high-carb additions like potatoes and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb (or beef/lamb mix), onion, fresh herbs, spices (e.g., saffron), broth, cooking fat. Low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or spinach may be added if available.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice or potato is used in the meatballs. Request the soup served without potatoes or chickpeas. Focus on the rich broth, lamb, and herbs. Ask for extra fat/oil to be added to the broth for increased satiety.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Keto Küftə-Bozbaş istəyirəm. Küftələrin tərkibində düyü və ya kartof yoxdur, deyilmi? Şorbanı kartofsuz və noxudsuz xahiş edirəm. Zəhmət olmasa, şorbaya əlavə yağ əlavə edin.
Keto Kufta-Bozbash. Confirm no rice or potato in meatballs. Serve soup without potatoes or chickpeas. Please add extra fat to the broth.
Watch out for
Traditional meatballs often contain rice. The soup typically includes potatoes and chickpeas, which are high in carbs and must be explicitly omitted. Some restaurants might use tomato paste in the broth, which could contain added sugar.
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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