Caldo de Gallina Keto (Sopa de Pollo sin Papas/Arroz)
Keto Chicken Broth Soup (without Potatoes/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, corn, or rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
A comforting and restorative chicken soup featuring tender chicken pieces in a clear, flavorful broth, often with some non-starchy vegetables like celery and herbs. Modified to remove traditional potatoes, yuca, or rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), chicken broth, celery, a small amount of carrots, cilantro, onion, salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, corn, or rice. Confirm minimal carrots or ask for them to be omitted. Ensure no hidden sugars or starches in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Caldo de Gallina Keto, por favor. Sin papas, yuca, choclo ni arroz. ¿Podría ser sin zanahorias o con muy pocas? Y que el caldo no tenga azúcares ni almidones ocultos.
Caldo de Gallina Keto: no potatoes, yuca, corn, or rice. Please omit carrots or use very few. Confirm no hidden sugars or starches in the broth.
Watch out for
Carrots can add carbs (request minimal or none); some restaurants might use bouillon cubes with hidden sugars or starches.
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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