Külmsupp lihaga (Kartulivaba)
Cold Meat Soup (Potato-Free, with Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Estonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing, savory cold soup based on broth or fermented dairy (like kefir or sour cream), filled with finely diced cooked meat (beef, pork, or ham), cucumber, radish, hard-boiled egg, and fresh herbs. Crucially, it must be prepared without potatoes.
Key ingredients
Meat broth or kefir/sour cream, cooked meat (beef, pork, or ham), cucumber, radish, hard-boiled egg, fresh dill, fresh chives, salt
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes. Confirm that any kefir or sour cream used has no added sugar. Focus on low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Külmsupi lihaga puhul palun kindlasti ilma kartulita. Kinnitage, et keefir või hapukoor on suhkruvaba. Palun keskenduge madala süsivesikusisaldusega köögiviljadele.
For Külmsupp lihaga, absolutely no potatoes. Confirm kefir or sour cream has no added sugar. Please focus on low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes (a very common traditional ingredient), sugar in commercial kefir/kvas, high-carb vegetables like beets, or other starchy additives.
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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