香菇鸡汤
Mushroom Chicken Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A nourishing clear broth soup with tender chicken pieces (often on the bone) and aromatic shiitake mushrooms, simply seasoned with salt and white pepper.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in recommended), shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried), ginger slices, scallions, water/chicken broth, salt, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starch is used for thickening and no sugar is added. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes are included.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
香菇鸡汤请不要勾芡，不要加糖。也请不要放胡萝卜或土豆这些高碳水蔬菜。
For the 香菇鸡汤, please ensure no starch, no added sugar. No carrots or potatoes, please.
Watch out for
Starch for thickening (rare for this type of soup), hidden sugar, high-carb vegetables if added.
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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