Bahamian Pork Souse (Keto Modified)
Bahamian Pork Souse (Keto Modified, Clear Broth)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, cassava, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bahamian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Bahamian clear, spicy, and sour broth-based soup featuring tender chunks of boiled pork, often including trotters or lean shoulder, seasoned with lime juice, Scotch bonnet peppers, and fresh herbs like thyme. Modified to exclude starchy vegetables like potatoes or cassava and any flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork (trotters, shoulder), water, lime juice, Scotch bonnet peppers, onions, bell peppers, celery, fresh thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, cassava, or other starchy vegetables are added. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening. Request extra lime juice for acidity.
Watch out for
Restaurants might add potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Hidden sugars in pre-made broth or spice blends. Flour or cornstarch used as a thickener.
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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