Mock Turtle Soup (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure vegetables for the stock are strained out, or used in very small quantities; confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener; verify sherry is dry and… About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, savoury, and deeply flavoured soup, historically made to mimic turtle soup, using stewing beef, beef broth, spiced with sherry, herbs, and hard-boiled eggs. Modified to be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., shin or oxtail meat), beef stock, dry sherry, butter, mirepoix (onion, celery, a hint of carrot - strained), hard-boiled eggs, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure vegetables for the stock are strained out, or used in very small quantities; confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener; verify sherry is dry and used in moderation; omit any accompanying bread or pastry.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes might include flour for thickening or a larger quantity of root vegetables; sherry contains some residual sugar; often served with bread.
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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