Sopa de Quiles de Milpa (Keto)
Soup of Milpa Shoots (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy vegetables like potatoes or corn kernels. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A light and nutritious soup made from various young, edible shoots (quiles) harvested from cornfields (milpa), typically with egg and sometimes a light meat broth. Keto modification ensures no starchy vegetables are added.
Key ingredients
Mixed milpa shoots (e.g., squash shoots, chipilín, chaya), chicken or beef broth, eggs, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy vegetables like potatoes or corn kernels. Confirm the broth is made without high-carb ingredients or thickeners. Can request a hard-boiled egg or scrambled egg cooked separately.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables (potato, corn), possible flour thickeners in broth, high-carb sides.
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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