Fokhagymaleves (Pirítós Nélkül)
Creamy Garlic Soup (without Croutons)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A warming and robust soup featuring roasted or sautéed garlic, often blended into a creamy base of heavy cream and savory broth. It's typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes with a touch of marjoram. The keto version omits traditional croutons and any flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Garlic, heavy cream, butter, chicken or vegetable broth, onion, salt, pepper, fresh parsley. May be garnished with cheese.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. Confirm no croutons are served. Request extra cheese if available and desired.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A Fokhagymaleves liszt- és keményítőmentes legyen. Krutont nem kérek. Kérek bele plusz sajtot, ha van.
For the Fokhagymaleves, no flour or starch for thickening. No croutons. Extra cheese, please, if available.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners. Croutons. High-carb vegetable broth. Some recipes might include a small amount of potato.
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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