Kufta Bozbash (Keto-Style Meatball Soup)
Large Lamb Meatball and Herb Stew (Rice-Free, No Chickpeas/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request meatballs made without rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A flavorful stew featuring a large, seasoned lamb or beef meatball, modified to be rice-free. Served in a savory broth with herbs, and specifically requested without the traditional chickpeas, potatoes, or peas.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef (fatty), onion, egg (as binder), fresh herbs (mint, tarragon, dill), saffron, broth, minimal tomato paste, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request meatballs made without rice. Ask for no potatoes, no chickpeas, and no peas in the soup. Confirm minimal or no added sugar in tomato paste.
Watch out for
Meatballs traditionally contain rice; soup usually includes potatoes, chickpeas, and sometimes peas; tomato paste can have 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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