Goveđa Juha s Mesnim Okruglicama (Keto-style)
Clear Beef Soup with Meatballs (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no noodles, rice, or starchy vegetables (like carrots or potatoes) in the soup. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful clear beef broth, slow-simmered for depth, served with tender, homemade beef meatballs and a selection of finely chopped low-carb vegetables. This rendition omits traditional noodles or starchy vegetables to align with keto principles.
Key ingredients
Beef bones (for broth), beef mince (for meatballs), egg, garlic, parsley, small amounts of celery and leek, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no noodles, rice, or starchy vegetables (like carrots or potatoes) in the soup. Verify that meatballs are made without breadcrumbs or other carb-heavy binders.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim vas, bez tjestenine, riže, mrkve ili krumpira u juhi. Jesu li mesne okruglice bez krušnih mrvica ili brašna?
Please ensure no noodles, rice, carrots, or potatoes in the soup. Are the meatballs made without breadcrumbs or flour?
Watch out for
Commonly, clear broths include carrots and celery root, which can add hidden carbs. Meatballs might contain breadcrumbs as a binder. Ensure these are omitted.
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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