Domaća Kisela Čorba sa Junetinom
Homemade Sour Beef Soup (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bosnian/Herzegovinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting, tangy soup made with tender pieces of beef, traditionally soured with vinegar or lemon, and enriched with egg yolks and sour cream (pavlaka). Contains low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., chuck, brisket), beef broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper (small amount), egg yolk, sour cream (pavlaka), vinegar/lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening. Ensure only low-carb vegetables (small amounts of bell pepper, onion) are used, omitting any potatoes, carrots, or rice. Confirm sour cream is full-fat, unsweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Domaću kiselu čorbu molim bez brašna ili škroba za zgušnjavanje. Bez krompira, mrkve i riže. Samo paprika/luk, i pavlaka da bude punomasna, nezaslađena.
Sour beef soup: no flour/starch for thickening. No potatoes, carrots, rice. Only bell pepper/onion. Full-fat, unsweetened sour cream.
Watch out for
Traditional sour soups often use a roux (flour-based thickener) or include root vegetables like carrots/potatoes. Hidden sugars in sour cream or vinegar are possible. Clarify all omissions/modifications.
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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