Keto Kufta-Bozbash (Lamb Meatball Soup, No Rice/Potatoes)
Large Lamb Meatball Soup with Herbs (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs are prepared without rice. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A hearty soup featuring a large ground lamb or beef meatball, traditionally with rice inside, simmered in a savory broth. This keto version focuses on the meatball and broth, omitting high-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef (for meatballs), onion, egg (binder), dried mint, turmeric, salt, pepper, broth (lamb or beef), fresh herbs (cilantro, dill). Modified meatballs prepared without rice.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure meatballs are prepared without rice. Request no potatoes or chickpeas in the soup. Verify no hidden starches are used as binders in the meatballs.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Koftalarda düyü olmasın, şorbada kartof və noxud olmasın, zəhmət olmasa. Koftalarda gizli nişasta varmı?
Please ensure meatballs have no rice, and the soup has no potatoes or chickpeas. Are there any hidden starches in the meatballs?
Watch out for
Rice in meatballs (critical omission), potatoes and chickpeas in the soup (critical omission), potential small amounts of starch/flour as binder in meatballs, large quantities of onion in the 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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