Капуснік з мясам
Meat and Cabbage Soup (Kapusniak)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting and tangy soup made with slow-simmered pork or beef, sauerkraut, and fresh cabbage in a flavorful broth. This traditional recipe is naturally low in carbs, offering a sour and savory profile without needing modifications.
Key ingredients
Pork (ribs or shoulder) or beef, sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, onions, minimal carrots, bay leaves, black pepper, dill, cooking oil, sometimes a dash of tomato paste.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or grains are added to the soup. Request no flour thickeners. Confirm minimal carrots or ask for them to be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Капуснік з мясам: пожалуйста, без картофеля и круп, и без муки для загущения. Можно без моркови, или по минимуму?
For Капуснік з мясам, please no potatoes or grains, and no flour thickeners. Can you omit the carrots, or use minimal amount?
Watch out for
Potatoes, root vegetables (carrots, parsnips), flour thickeners, added sugar (to balance sauerkraut acidity).
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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