Keto Soup Joumou (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Squash and Beef Soup (No Starchy Vegetables)
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A modified version of Haiti's traditional New Year's Day soup, made with tender chunks of beef, pureed squash, and a medley of non-starchy vegetables. The rich broth is deeply flavored with Haitian epis.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck or stew meat, butternut squash (or other low-carb squash), celery, bell peppers, onions, spinach or cabbage, garlic, fresh thyme, parsley, Scotch bonnet pepper (optional), olive or vegetable oil, beef broth, epis (Haitian seasoning base).
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request the omission of all traditional starchy ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, malanga, pasta, or other root vegetables. Focus on the beef, squash, and other non-starchy vegetables.
If you order it anyway, say this (Haitian Creole)
Pou Soup Joumou a, silvouplè, asire w pa gen patat, kawòt, malanga, pat, ni okenn lòt rasin legim ki gen lanmidon ladan l.
For the Soup Joumou, please ensure absolutely no potatoes, carrots, malanga, pasta, or other starchy root vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Squash itself contains moderate carbs; restaurants might add sugar to balance flavors; traditional recipes include high-carb vegetables and pasta, so clear communication for modification is essential.
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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