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Guatemalan Beef and Vegetable Soup (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, corn, carrots, or plantains. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and comforting Guatemalan beef soup, slow-cooked with tender beef cuts and an assortment of vegetables in a rich bone broth. The keto version requests specific low-carb vegetables and omits rice.
Key ingredients
Beef (short ribs, shank), beef bone broth, cabbage, green beans, chayote squash, cilantro, onion, garlic, tomatoes, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, corn, carrots, or plantains. Confirm no rice is served on the side. Ask for extra low-carb vegetables like cabbage, chayote, or green beans.
Watch out for
Traditionally contains high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, corn, and plantains. Rice is usually served on the side.
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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