Sopa de Mariscos
Seafood Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potatoes, yuca, corn, plantains, or rice in the soup. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful soup made with a variety of fresh seafood (shrimp, mussels, fish, calamari) in a savory broth, often tomato-based.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood (shrimp, fish, mussels, clams, calamari), fish broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, bell pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no potatoes, yuca, corn, plantains, or rice in the soup. Confirm the broth is not thickened with flour or cornstarch. Avoid bread served on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Sopa de Mariscos, por favor, sin papas, yuca, maíz, plátanos ni arroz. ¿Me confirma que el caldo no lleva harina? Sin pan.
For the Sopa de Mariscos, no potatoes, yuca, corn, plantains, or rice. Confirm broth is not thickened. No bread on the side.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables commonly added (potato, yuca, corn), broth thickened with flour/cornstarch, hidden sugars in tomato base or broth, often served with bread/crackers.
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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