Sopa de Mondongo (Modificación Keto)
Tripe Soup (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, plantains, or corn. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Costa Rican soup featuring tender beef tripe, simmered for hours in a rich and aromatic broth. The keto version omits all traditional high-carb root vegetables (yuca, potato, plantain) and includes only low-carb options like bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and possibly some cabbage. The broth is flavorful and savory.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, beef broth, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes (small amount), cooking oil, cumin, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, plantains, or corn. Confirm the broth is not sweetened or thickened.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Sopa de Mondongo, por favor, sin papa, yuca, plátanos ni maíz. ¿El caldo no lleva azúcar ni espesantes?
For the Sopa de Mondongo, please, no potatoes, yuca, plantains, or corn. Is the broth unsweetened and not thickened?
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb root vegetables, hidden sugars in broth, small amounts of tomato can add up.
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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