Keto Kuivalihakeitto (Kuivattu lihakeitto ilman juureksia)
Keto Dried Meat Soup (Dried Meat Soup without Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, or other high-carb root vegetables are used. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty traditional Finnish Karelian soup made with dried beef or reindeer, typically containing root vegetables and often thickened. Modified for keto by omitting root vegetables and any thickeners, focusing on rich broth and protein with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Dried beef or reindeer meat, rich beef broth, cabbage, leek, celery, minimal onion, bay leaf, allspice, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, or other high-carb root vegetables are used. Confirm no flour or starch is added for thickening. Request extra low-carb vegetables like cabbage or green beans instead.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Keto Kuivalihakeitto: Ei perunoita, porkkanoita, lanttua tai muita juureksia. Ei jauhoja tai tärkkelystä suurustukseen. Mielellään lisää kaalia tai vihreitä papuja.
Keto Kuivalihakeitto: Please no potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, or other root vegetables. No flour or starch for thickening. Add extra cabbage or green beans instead.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes inherently include potatoes and often other root vegetables. Potential flour or starch 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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