Kalakeitto (Keto-Modified)
Keto Creamy Fish Soup
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and comforting fish soup, distinct from Lohikeitto, typically made with white fish, cream, and dill. For a keto version, it's prepared without starchy vegetables, focusing on the fresh fish, creamy broth, and aromatic herbs.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., cod, pike-perch), fish broth, heavy cream, onion, leek (minimal), butter, fresh dill, salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. Confirm the soup is thickened only with cream, not flour or starch. Ensure no added sugars in the broth or seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Kalakeitto ilman perunaa, porkkanaa tai tärkkelyspitoisia juureksia. Sakeutettu vain kermalla, ei jauhoilla/tärkkelystä? Eikä lisättyä sokeria liemessä/mausteissa.
Kalakeitto, no potatoes, carrots, or starchy root veggies. Confirm thickened only with cream, not flour/starch. No added sugars.
Watch out for
Traditional potatoes and root vegetables, flour/starch thickening, hidden sugars in broth.
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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