Caldo de Cardán
Bull Penis Soup (Restorative Broth)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin papa' (without potato), as a piece of potato is almost always included in the soup. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bolivian dishes.
What it is
A very rich, hearty, and intensely flavored beef broth soup, traditionally made with bull penis (cardán), beef ribs, and often served with a hard-boiled egg. Known for its restorative properties.
Key ingredients
Bull penis, beef ribs/meat, beef bones (for broth), onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, salt, hard-boiled egg.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sin papa' (without potato), as a piece of potato is almost always included in the soup.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Caldo de Cardán, por favor, sin papa.
For the Caldo de Cardán, please serve it without potato.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the piece of potato typically served in the broth. Onions and garlic also contribute minimal carbs. Ensure no starchy fillers are used in the broth itself (unlikely for traditional caldo).
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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