Värskekapsasupp
Fresh Cabbage and Meat Soup (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the soup to be prepared without potatoes, which are a common addition. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Estonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light and savory soup made with fresh cabbage, a clear meat broth (often pork or beef), and sometimes other vegetables like carrots and onions. A comforting and traditional meal.
Key ingredients
Fresh cabbage, meat (pork/beef), beef/pork broth, onions, a small amount of carrot, dill, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for the soup to be prepared without potatoes, which are a common addition. Request no flour thickeners if any are used in the broth. Limit visible carrots if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Värskekapsasupp palun valmistada ilma kartulita. Ärge kasutage jahu paksendamiseks ja palun piirake porgandite kogust.
For the Värskekapsasupp, please prepare it without potatoes. No flour thickeners, and please limit the carrots if possible.
Watch out for
Potatoes (very common addition), carrots (in larger amounts), hidden sugars in some commercial broths, flour thickeners.
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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