Kaimiška sūrio sriuba su spirgučiais
Rustic Cheese Soup with Pork Cracklings
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or starch thickeners. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rustic Lithuanian soup featuring a rich broth base, chunks of savory hard cheese (like Džiugas), and garnished generously with crispy pork cracklings and fresh dill. It's a flavorful and warming country-style dish.
Key ingredients
Beef or chicken broth, hard cheese (e.g., Džiugas), heavy cream, butter, pork belly (for cracklings), onion (small amount), fresh dill, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or starch thickeners. Confirm no high-carb vegetables (like potatoes or carrots) were used in the broth or soup base. Ensure a moderate amount of onion.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in soup, hidden high-carb vegetables in restaurant broths/soup bases, excessive onion.
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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