Kak'ik (Spiced Turkey Soup, No Sides)
Keto Spiced Guatemalan Turkey Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of rice and tamalitos. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Mayan soup from Alta Verapaz, featuring turkey in a rich, spicy, and often red-hued broth made from a blend of roasted chiles (like guaque and sak ik), tomatoes, and spices. Traditionally served with rice and tamalitos (small masa cakes). Modified by omitting these high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Turkey (legs/thighs/breast), turkey broth, guaque chiles, sak ik chiles, achiote, tomatoes, onions, garlic, mint, yerbabuena, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request omission of rice and tamalitos. Verify no corn masa or other carb-heavy thickeners are used in the broth.
Watch out for
Rice, tamalitos, hidden sugars in broth/spice mixes.
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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