Keto Šaltibarščiai (Agurkų Kreminė Šaltoji Sriuba)
Keto Cold Creamy Cucumber Soup
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no beets. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold soup, inspired by the traditional Lithuanian Šaltibarščiai but entirely reimagined for keto. Made with finely grated or diced cucumbers, ample sour cream, fresh dill, hard-boiled eggs, and sometimes a touch of vinegar or lemon juice, served chilled. All beets, which are the high-carb base of the original, are explicitly omitted.
Key ingredients
Cucumbers, sour cream (grietinė), hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, water or bone broth, salt, black pepper, a dash of vinegar or lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no beets. Ensure no sugar is added to balance the sourness; rely on natural flavors and herbs. Request no high-carb garnishes.
Watch out for
The traditional version uses beets, which are very high in carbs. Ensure no sugar is added to the soup base or garnishes. Some restaurants might include other high-carb vegetables.
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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