Caldo de Res con Verduras (Keto Modified)
Keto Beef Soup with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, corn, or yuca in the soup. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A hearty beef soup simmered with large chunks of beef (such as short ribs or shank). This keto-modified version includes only low-carb vegetables like cabbage, green beans, chayote (güisquil), and zucchini, explicitly omitting high-carb root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, corn, and yuca typically found in the authentic preparation.
Key ingredients
Beef (short ribs, shank), rich beef broth, cabbage, green beans, chayote, zucchini, cilantro, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, a touch of cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, corn, or yuca in the soup.
Watch out for
High-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, corn, yuca) are integral to the traditional recipe and must be explicitly omitted. Some broths may contain hidden sugars or starches.
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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