Soup Krab (San Legim Starchy)
Keto Crab Soup (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no potato, no yam, no malanga, no corn, no carrots, no plantain, no pasta, no rice.' Focus on bell peppers, celery, and onions, with optional… About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and flavorful crab soup, traditionally made with various vegetables. Modified to omit starchy vegetables, pasta, or rice, focusing on the crab and non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and celery in a savory broth.
Key ingredients
Crab (blue crab usually), epis, bell peppers, onions, celery, herbs (thyme, parsley), tomato paste (small amount), chicken or fish broth, lime juice, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no potato, no yam, no malanga, no corn, no carrots, no plantain, no pasta, no rice.' Focus on bell peppers, celery, and onions, with optional leafy greens like spinach or watercress.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Soup Krab la, silvouplè, pa gen patat, yanm, malanga, mayi, kawòt, bannann, pat, ni diri. Se jis krab ak legim ki pa gen lanmidon.
For the Soup Krab, absolutely no potato, yam, malanga, corn, carrots, plantain, pasta, or rice. Just the crab and non-starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation often includes starchy vegetables and sometimes small amounts of pasta/rice. Tomato paste can add sugar or significant carbs if used heavily. Watch for added sugar in broth or seasonings.
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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