Sopa de Gallina Vieja (Sin Víveres)
Dominican Old Hen Soup (Keto-Friendly, No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin víveres' (without root vegetables like potato, yuca, auyama/pumpkin) and no rice or noodles. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavorful, rustic soup made with an older hen, slow-simmered for hours with aromatic herbs, garlic, bell peppers, and onions, yielding a rich, concentrated broth. Served without traditional starchy root vegetables, rice, or noodles.
Key ingredients
Whole old hen, water, olive oil, garlic, red onion, bell peppers, cilantro, celery, salt, black pepper, oregano.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin víveres' (without root vegetables like potato, yuca, auyama/pumpkin) and no rice or noodles. Ensure no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Default preparation often includes starchy root vegetables; some restaurants might use bouillon cubes with added sugar.
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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