Caldo de Res
Beef Soup with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: **CRITICALLY IMPORTANT**: Request *no potatoes, no carrots, no corn on the cob, no yuca, and no plantains*. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A hearty, deeply flavored beef soup featuring tender chunks of beef (such as short ribs or shank) in a rich, aromatic broth. Modified to include only low-carb vegetables like cabbage, green beans, and celery, omitting traditional starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (short ribs, shank), beef broth, cabbage, green beans, celery, cilantro, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
**CRITICALLY IMPORTANT**: Request *no potatoes, no carrots, no corn on the cob, no yuca, and no plantains*. Ask for extra keto-friendly vegetables like cabbage, green beans, or zucchini instead.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Caldo de Res, por favor, muy importante, sin papa, zanahoria, elote, yuca ni plátanos. ¿Podría ponerle más verduras keto como repollo, ejotes o calabacín?
Caldo de Res, critically: no potatoes, carrots, corn, yuca, plantains. Extra keto vegetables instead (cabbage, green beans, zucchini).
Watch out for
Traditionally made with many high-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, yuca) and corn, all of which must be omitted. Broth might contain hidden sugars in less authentic or commercial preparations.
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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