Ovarová Polévka (čistá, bez zahuštění a kořenové zeleniny)
Boiled Pork Head Soup (Clear, Unthickened, without Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request a clear broth with no flour or starch for thickening. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional hearty, clear broth soup made from slow-boiled pork head, rich in collagen and natural fats. It's seasoned with common Czech herbs and garlic, served without any root vegetables for keto purposes.
Key ingredients
Pork head (or other fatty pork cuts/bones), water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, salt, black pepper, marjoram.
How to make it keto
Request a clear broth with no flour or starch for thickening. Explicitly ask for no root vegetables such as carrots or celery root in the soup.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Prosím Ovarovou Polévku jako čistý vývar, bez zahuštění a bez kořenové zeleniny jako je mrkev nebo celer.
Please serve the Ovarová Polévka as a clear broth, unthickened, with no root vegetables like carrots or celery root.
Watch out for
Root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, celery root) are often used for flavor and slight sweetness, and some chefs might add a thickener. Hidden sugars in pre-made broth or seasoning mixes are also a possibility.
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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