Brodo di Carne
Clear Meat Broth
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A rich, savory clear broth made from slow-simmered beef bones and mixed meats, often with minimal aromatic vegetables. Served plain, it's excellent for warmth, electrolytes, and satiety.
Key ingredients
Beef bones (or mixed meat bones), water, small amounts of celery, onion, and carrot (for flavor, typically strained out), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Absolutely ensure no pasta, rice, bread, or high-carb vegetables (like potatoes or peas) are added. Confirm no added sugars in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Brodo di Carne, per favore, senza pasta, riso, pane, patate o piselli. E nessun zucchero aggiunto nel brodo.
For the Brodo di Carne, please ensure no pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, or peas. Also, no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Addition of high-carb fillers such as pasta, rice, or bread. Watch for broths made with excessive carrots or other root vegetables not strained out.
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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