Sopa de Gallina Vieja (Estilo Keto - sin vegetales con almidón)
Slow-Cooked Hen Soup (Keto Style - without starchy vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request that no potatoes, yuca, tiquisque, carrots, chayote (if typically added), or noodles are included. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and comforting soup made from slow-cooked older hen, yielding a rich, concentrated broth and tender meat. Modified for keto by omitting the traditional potatoes, yuca, carrots, and noodles, focusing on the succulent chicken and clear, savory broth.
Key ingredients
Whole hen (or hen parts), chicken broth, onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, a touch of achiote for color, minimal non-starchy vegetables like zucchini or green beans.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that no potatoes, yuca, tiquisque, carrots, chayote (if typically added), or noodles are included. Ensure no sugar is added to the broth base.
Watch out for
This soup is almost always made with root vegetables. Strict communication is needed for their omission. Some broths may have hidden sugar or MSG. Ask for clear broth.
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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