Crema di Verdure (Basso Contenuto di Carboidrati)
Creamy Low-Carb Vegetable Soup
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or other high-carb vegetables. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A luxurious and comforting soup made from pureed low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, broccoli, spinach, or asparagus, simmered in a rich broth and often enhanced with heavy cream, butter, and grated Parmigiano cheese, without any starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Low-carb vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, spinach), chicken/vegetable broth, heavy cream, butter, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or other high-carb vegetables. Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. Ensure the broth is not sugar-laden or from a concentrate with added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Crema di Verdure, niente patate, carote o piselli. Senza farina/amido per addensare e senza zuccheri aggiunti nel brodo, per favore.
For the Crema di Verdure, no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Please ensure no flour/starch for thickening and no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb vegetables, flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugars in broth or cream sauces, croutons (if served).
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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