Киселка чорба (без компир/брашно)
Sour Cabbage Soup (without potato/flour)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A warming and tangy soup made from fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), often with pieces of smoked or fresh pork/beef, onions, and paprika. The sourness comes from the cabbage, offering a comforting flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), smoked pork/beef (e.g., ribs, bacon), onions, paprika, bay leaf, lard/oil, optional sour cream (pavlaka).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Ве молам чорбата да биде без компири, ориз или згуснувачи од брашно.
Please ensure no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners are used in the soup.
Watch out for
Potential for potatoes/rice/flour thickeners, onions (can add up), some carbs from fermented cabbage.
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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