Húsleves (Tészta és Zöldség Nélkül)
Clear Meat Broth (No Noodles or Vegetables)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Hungarian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Hungarian clear meat broth, slow-cooked with bones and meat, typically beef or chicken. For keto, it must be served without the customary noodles (csigatészta) or chunky root vegetables usually included.
Key ingredients
Beef bones, beef/chicken meat, onion, garlic, peppercorns, salt, bay leaf, water.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, specify no noodles, no carrots, no parsnips, no celery root. Just the clear broth with the cooked meat.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Kérem, tiszta húslevest csak hússal. Tészta, répa, petrezselyemgyökér és zellergumó nélkül.
Please, clear broth with meat only. No noodles, carrots, parsnips, or celery root.
Watch out for
Traditional serving includes high-carb root vegetables and noodles. Hidden sugars in pre-made broth bases.
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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