Kufta-Bozbash (Kartofsuz, Noxudsuz)
Giant Lamb Meatball Soup (Keto-style, No Potatoes or Chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit potatoes (kartof) and chickpeas (noxud). About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring a large, succulent meatball (kufta) made from minced lamb or beef, often seasoned with onion and herbs, and sometimes stuffed with a hard-boiled egg. The meatball is cooked in a rich, savory broth. For a keto version, strictly omit the traditional potatoes and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb/beef, onion, egg (hard-boiled, stuffed), broth, turmeric, dried mint, salt, black pepper, a trace amount of rice for binder (if unavoidable, minimal).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit potatoes (kartof) and chickpeas (noxud). Confirm that the meatball binder is minimal or no rice. Ensure no added sugar in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Kufta Bozbaşı kartofsuz və noxudsuz istəyirəm, zəhmət olmasa. Küftələrə un qatılmayıb ki?
Kufta Bozbash, please, without potato and chickpeas. Are the meatballs made without flour?
Watch out for
Potatoes, chickpeas, and sometimes a small amount of rice used as a binder in the meatball. Hidden sugars in the broth or seasonings.
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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