Zuppa Pavese (Senza Pane)
Broth with Poached Egg and Parmesan (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or croutons. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A simple and comforting Northern Italian broth, typically beef or chicken, served hot with a poached egg swirled in and generous grated Parmesan cheese. Traditionally served with croutons, which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Beef or chicken broth, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, parsley (garnish).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or croutons. Confirm broth is natural, without added starches or sugars. Ensure no pasta is hidden in the broth (some regional variations exist).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Vorrei la Zuppa Pavese senza pane né crostini. Mi conferma che il brodo è senza amidi, zuccheri aggiunti o pasta?
I'd like the Zuppa Pavese, but without bread or croutons. Please confirm the broth has no added starches, sugars, or pasta.
Watch out for
Added starches/sugars in commercial broths, croutons if not explicitly omitted.
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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