Sancocho de Gallina Keto (sin tubérculos ni plátano)
Keto Colombian Hen Soup (without Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: no yuca, papa (potato), or plátano (plantain). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and flavorful broth-based soup featuring tender hen meat (gallina), slow-cooked with low-carb vegetables such as chayote (güisquil), green beans, and cabbage, and fragrant cilantro, completely omitting the traditional yuca, potato, and plantain.
Key ingredients
Hen meat (or chicken), chicken broth, chayote (or zucchini), green beans, cabbage, cilantro, onion, garlic, bell peppers, cumin, achiote.
How to make it keto
Crucially, no yuca, papa (potato), or plátano (plantain). Request extra non-starchy vegetables like chayote, cabbage, or green beans. Ensure no added sugar in the broth or seasoning.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, bell peppers, chayote (can have moderate carbs if very large portions), small amounts of tomato if used in sofrito.
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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