Sopa de Garrobo
Iguana Soup (Keto Friendly)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A traditional and unique Costa Rican clear broth soup, especially popular in Guanacaste. It features tender pieces of iguana meat, simmered with local herbs, onions, and garlic. Naturally low in carbohydrates, focusing on the savory broth and lean protein.
Key ingredients
Iguana meat, water or chicken broth, cilantro, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper. May contain minimal amounts of bell pepper or a small piece of chayote.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no starchy vegetables like potato or yuca are included. Often naturally keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Ensure no starchy thickeners or added sugars in the broth. Some traditional preparations might include small amounts of high-carb vegetables; specify exclusion.
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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