Kyselica (Keto Modified)
Sour Cream & Smoked Pork Sauerkraut Soup (No Potatoes/Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes and no flour or starch thickeners. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Czech food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, tangy, and creamy soup featuring fermented sauerkraut, tender pieces of smoked pork, and often enriched with sour cream and spices. Distinct from a basic Zelňačka by its creaminess and often denser texture.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork (e.g., shoulder, bacon), onion, garlic, caraway seeds, paprika, sour cream, heavy cream, pork/beef broth, lard/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes and no flour or starch thickeners. Confirm it's thickened only with cream or egg yolk if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Kyselica, prosím. Rozhodně bez brambor, mouky nebo škrobu na zahuštění. Je možné ji zahustit pouze smetanou nebo žloutkem?
Kyselica, please. Absolutely no potatoes, flour, or starch thickeners. Can it be thickened only with cream or egg yolk?
Watch out for
Authentic Kyselica often contains potatoes and is thickened with flour. Hidden sugars might be used to balance the sourness of sauerkraut. Onions in the base contribute carbs.
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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