Sopa de Costilla (Modificada)
Beef Rib Soup (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request *only* the beef ribs and the clear broth. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
A comforting Colombian soup featuring tender beef ribs in a clear, savory broth, traditionally served as a hearty meal.
Key ingredients
Beef ribs, beef broth (often bone broth), salt, pepper, sometimes garnished with cilantro or green onion.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *only* the beef ribs and the clear broth. Explicitly ask to omit all potatoes, yucca, corn, and any other starchy vegetables that are traditionally included in this soup.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Sopa de Costilla, por favor, solo las costillas de res y el caldo claro. Omita papas, yuca, maíz y otras verduras con almidón.
Sopa de Costilla, please bring only the beef ribs and clear broth. Omit all potatoes, yucca, corn, and other starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden starches if the kitchen is unable to fully remove them from a pre-made broth. Potential for a very small amount of sugar for flavor balance (uncommon for this specific soup but possible in restaurant settings).
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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