Kak'ik (Sin Vegetales Starchy)
Traditional Turkey Soup (No Starchy Vegetables/Rice/Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, yuca, güisquil if added) in the soup. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A profoundly flavorful and aromatic red turkey soup, considered a national dish and part of the intangible cultural heritage. It's rich with spices like achiote, cilantro, and various chiles, giving it a deep, earthy flavor. For keto, ensure no starchy vegetables and no carb sides are included.
Key ingredients
Turkey (thighs, drumsticks, or breast), achiote, various dried chiles (e.g., guaque, pasaque), cilantro, garlic, onion, tomatoes, turkey/chicken broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, yuca, güisquil if added) in the soup. Request no rice and no tortillas on the side.
Watch out for
Some traditional versions might include small amounts of starchy root vegetables. Potential thickening agents in the broth. Carbs from tomatoes and chiles can add up in a large soup portion.
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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