Солянка
Hearty Meat Solyanka Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belarusian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, sour, and savory soup featuring a variety of meats (smoked sausages, beef, ham), briny pickles, olives, capers, onions, and often a touch of tomato. Served piping hot, it's a flavorful and hearty meal.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, various cooked meats (beef, pork, smoked sausage, ham), pickled cucumbers, olives, capers, onions, tomato paste (moderate use), lemon, fresh dill, black pepper. Optional: sour cream dollop.
Optional tweaks
Ask to ensure no added sugar in broth or any processed meats/sausages. Request minimal tomato paste if strictly managing carb intake.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Солянка, пожалуйста. Убедитесь, что нет сахара в бульоне или колбасах. Можно поменьше томатной пасты?
Солянка, please. No added sugar in the broth or meats. Can I have minimal tomato paste?
Watch out for
Tomato paste quantity, hidden sugars in some commercial processed meats/sausages, onions.
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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