Minestra Maritata (Versione Keto)
Keto Married Soup (Meat and Greens Broth)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no pasta, potatoes, beans, or any other starchy vegetables. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust Neapolitan soup, aptly named 'married' for its harmonious combination of meat and greens. This keto version features a rich, savory broth simmered with various cuts of pork (such as pork ribs or sugar-free Italian sausage) and a generous amount of bitter, low-carb greens like escarole, chicory, and cabbage, entirely free of pasta or starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, sugar-free Italian sausage, rich beef/chicken broth, escarole, chicory, cabbage, garlic, chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil, Pecorino Romano (optional garnish).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no pasta, potatoes, beans, or any other starchy vegetables. Confirm the broth used is sugar-free and free from high-carb additives.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Minestra Maritata, chiedo senza pasta, patate, fagioli o verdure amidacee. Il brodo è senza zucchero e senza additivi ricchi di carboidrati?
For the Minestra Maritata, please no pasta, potatoes, beans, or starchy vegetables. Is the broth sugar-free and free of high-carb additives?
Watch out for
Hidden pasta or starchy vegetables, sugary commercial broths, sausages with high-carb fillers or sugars.
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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