Seljanka
Thick Sour Soup
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Estonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and tangy soup, popular throughout the Baltics. It's characterized by a robust broth, a medley of various meats (often beef, pork, and sausages), pickles, olives, capers, and a tomato base. Usually served with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of lemon. Potatoes are a common addition that must be avoided.
Key ingredients
Beef, pork, various sausages, pickles, olives, capers, onion, tomato paste, sour cream, lemon. (Potatoes omitted).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes. Ensure no flour thickeners are used. Verify that the tomato base doesn't contain excessive added sugar (some commercial tomato pastes do).
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Seljanka, palun ilma kartulita. Kas on ilma jahu ja liigse suhkruta tomatikaste?
Seljanka, no potatoes. Please confirm no flour thickeners and no excessive added sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Potatoes are very common. Flour thickeners for the broth. Some tomato pastes can be high in sugar. Olives and pickles are generally fine, but check for any sweet pickling brines. Onion content can be substantial.
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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