Sopón de Cabeza de Pescado (Keto)
Keto Dominican Fish Head Soup
Yes, with a tweak: no root vegetables (yuca, malanga, papas, auyama) or rice are to be added to the soup. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and nourishing broth made from fish heads and bones, simmered with aromatic vegetables such as garlic, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro, with a touch of tomato, offering a rich umami experience without any starchy additions.
Key ingredients
Fish heads and bones, water, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, small amount of tomato paste/sauce, olive oil, salt, black pepper, lime juice.
How to make it keto
Crucially, no root vegetables (yuca, malanga, papas, auyama) or rice are to be added to the soup. Ensure no added sugars in tomato products.
Watch out for
Sugars in tomato paste, starchy vegetables commonly included in non-keto versions, cross-contamination with high-carb ingredients.
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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