Shorbat Laham (Clear Lamb Soup)
Clear Lamb Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no noodles, rice, potatoes, barley, lentils, or other high-carb grains/vegetables are added to the soup. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A comforting and nourishing broth-based soup featuring tender chunks of slow-cooked lamb, lightly spiced with traditional aromatics. It's designed to be a clear, wholesome broth.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (bone-in or boneless), water, onion, bay leaf, cardamom, black pepper, salt. Minimal optional low-carb vegetables like celery if desired.
How to make it keto
Ensure no noodles, rice, potatoes, barley, lentils, or other high-carb grains/vegetables are added to the soup. Request just the meat and clear broth.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
شوربة لحم صافية، لو سمحت. بدي بس اللحم والمرقة الصافية. بدون شعيرية، رز، بطاطا، برغل، عدس، أو أي حبوب أو خضار نشوية.
Shorbat Laham, please. Just meat and clear broth. No noodles, rice, potatoes, barley, lentils, or other high-carb items.
Watch out for
Standard inclusion of noodles, rice, potatoes, or other starchy thickeners; use of high-carb root vegetables in the broth.
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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