Caldo de Mocotó (Sopa de Tutano sem Carboidratos)
Cow's Feet Soup (Marrow Soup without Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables in the soup. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty, collagen-rich soup made from cow's feet, typically slow-cooked until the meat and marrow are tender. The broth is rich and savory, perfect for a keto diet when prepared without starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Cow's feet, bone marrow, onions, garlic, bay leaves, bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), cilantro, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables in the soup. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener. Decline any bread or rice served on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas, cenouras ou outros legumes na sopa. É engrossada com farinha ou amido? Sem pão ou arroz ao lado.
Please, no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables in the soup. Is it thickened with flour or starch? No bread or rice on the side.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, cassava, or other starchy vegetables in the soup; thickening agents; served with bread or rice.
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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