Caldo de Res / Gallina (Beef/Chicken Broth with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Guatemalan Beef or Chicken Broth with Meat and Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit all high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, corn, and yuca. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting and hearty soup made by slow-simmering beef (res) or chicken (gallina) with various vegetables. Traditional versions are very high in carbs due to large quantities of potatoes, carrots, corn, and yuca. It is usually served with rice and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (e.g., short ribs, shank) or chicken pieces, beef/chicken broth, onion, garlic, cilantro, optional: specific low-carb vegetables like chayote (güisquil) or a few green beans.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request to omit all high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, corn, and yuca. Ask for only the meat and broth, and perhaps a small amount of chayote or green beans. Explicitly ask to omit rice and tortillas.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables are standard and abundant. Served with rice/tortillas. Hidden sugars in some commercial broths.
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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