Gentse Soep met Runderballetjes en Fijne Groenten (Keto Aangepast)
Ghent-style Beef Broth with Small Beef Meatballs and Fine Vegetables (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs have no breadcrumbs or high-carb fillers; avoid carrots or use sparingly; ensure broth is not thickened with flour/starch. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A clear, deeply flavorful beef broth, a regional specialty from Ghent, served with delicate, pan-fried small beef meatballs and a selection of finely diced low-carb vegetables such as celery, leeks, and a minimal amount of green beans. Prepared without flour or starch.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, ground beef (for meatballs), egg, fresh herbs (parsley, chives), celery, leeks, green beans, butter/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure meatballs have no breadcrumbs or high-carb fillers; avoid carrots or use sparingly; ensure broth is not thickened with flour/starch.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes) in soup, flour/starch thickeners in broth.
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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