Lihakeitto (Keto-Modified)
Keto Meat Soup with Cabbage and Cream
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, or other starchy root vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Finnish meat soup, typically featuring beef, onions, and various vegetables. The keto version focuses on tender beef chunks, flavorful broth, cabbage, and a generous amount of cream, omitting all starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, beef broth, onion, cabbage, heavy cream, butter, bay leaf, allspice, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, or other starchy root vegetables. Confirm the broth does not contain added sugars or thickeners. Ensure only cream is used for richness, not flour or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Lihakeitto ilman perunaa, porkkanaa, lanttua tai muita tärkkelyspitoisia juureksia. Onko liemessä sokeria tai sakeutusaineita? Vain kermaa täyteläisyyteen, ei jauhoja tai tärkkelystä.
Lihakeitto, no potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, or starchy root vegetables. Confirm broth has no added sugars/thickeners. Only cream for richness.
Watch out for
Traditional potatoes and root vegetables, flour thickening, hidden sugars in broth or seasoning.
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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