Utan Bisaya / Laswa
Ilonggo Clear Vegetable Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no squash, no corn, no sweet potatoes, no patola (loofah gourd, higher carb). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Filipino food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light and healthy clear soup featuring a medley of local vegetables. Can be made keto-friendly by selecting low-carb vegetables and ensuring no high-carb additions. Typically contains shrimp or fish as well.
Key ingredients
Water, various leafy greens (malunggay, alugbati), okra, green beans, bitter melon, eggplant, tomatoes, shrimp or fish (optional), bagoong or salt for seasoning.
How to make it keto
Request no squash, no corn, no sweet potatoes, no patola (loofah gourd, higher carb). Focus on leafy greens, okra, eggplant, bitter melon. Confirm no sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like squash, corn, sweet potato; bagoong (shrimp paste) seasoning might contain sugar.
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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