Keto Turşu Şorba (Sour Lamb Broth)
Sour Lamb Broth with Herbs and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request NO chickpeas, NO potatoes, NO rice. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A hearty and tangy lamb broth-based soup, typically featuring chunks of lamb, and sometimes chickpeas or potatoes. This keto modification removes all carb-heavy additions, focusing on a rich, sour, herb-laden broth with tender lamb and non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Lamb bone broth, lamb chunks, onion, herbs (cilantro, dill, mint), sour plum paste (small amount for tang) or lemon/vinegar, bell pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request NO chickpeas, NO potatoes, NO rice. Ensure sourness comes from minimal plum paste or lemon/vinegar, not overly sugary fruit components. Confirm no added sugar in broth or seasonings.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Noxud, kartof və düyü olmasın, zəhmət olmasa. Turşuluq az gavalı pastası, limon və ya sirkədən gəlsin. Şorbada və ədviyyatlarda şəkər olmadığını təsdiqləyin.
No chickpeas, potatoes, or rice, please. Ensure sourness is from minimal plum paste, lemon, or vinegar. Please confirm no added sugar in the broth or seasoning.
Watch out for
Chickpeas, potatoes, rice are common additions. Sour plum paste can be high in sugar depending on type/amount. High onion content.
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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