Caldo de Res (Keto Beef and Low-Carb Vegetable Soup)
Keto Beef and Low-Carb Vegetable Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no corn, and no carrots. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful beef soup, featuring large chunks of tender beef cooked in a rich broth with a selection of low-carb vegetables. Modified to exclude traditional starchy vegetables, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
Key ingredients
Beef (short ribs, chuck), beef bones, water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, cilantro, chayote, green beans, cabbage, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, no corn, and no carrots. Focus on the beef, broth, and low-carb vegetables such as chayote, green beans, and cabbage. Ask for extra avocado on the side for added healthy fats.
Watch out for
Traditional Caldo de Res almost always includes high-carb vegetables like potatoes, corn, and carrots, which must be explicitly omitted. A large serving of onion or other permitted vegetables can still contribute a moderate amount of carbs.
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.
More on the Guatemalan menuAll 1,212 Guatemalan dishes ›
