Shorbet Laban bil Lahm (شوربة لبن باللحم)
Yogurt Soup with Lamb (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no cornstarch or flour is used as a thickener (request xanthan gum or no thickener). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy, tangy soup made with fermented yogurt (laban), cooked with tender pieces of lamb and seasoned with garlic and dried mint. This hearty soup is a comforting meal, adapted to be keto by omitting traditional thickeners.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat (e.g., neck or shoulder), plain full-fat yogurt, egg (for tempering yogurt), garlic, dried mint, salt, black pepper, chicken/lamb broth. (Optional: pinch of xanthan gum for thickening).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no cornstarch or flour is used as a thickener (request xanthan gum or no thickener). Omit rice, which is often served alongside or cooked within the soup.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use cornstarch or flour as a thickener. Can be served with rice or bulgur.
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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