Soppa tal-Armla (bla Għaġin/Ross)
Widow's Soup (Keto, no Pasta/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request without pasta or rice. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Maltese vegetable soup, hearty and rich, typically containing a variety of local vegetables, a poached egg, and sometimes ġbejniet (Maltese goat cheeselets). Modified to omit high-carb grains.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, cabbage, celery, spinach, zucchini, onion, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, vegetable broth, poached egg, ġbejniet (Maltese cheeselets), herbs (parsley, marjoram).
How to make it keto
Request without pasta or rice. Ensure no potatoes or starchy root vegetables beyond trace amounts of carrot/onion for flavour base. Confirm no flour-based thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għas-Soppa tal-Armla, jekk jogħġbok, bla għaġin, ross, patata jew ħaxix tal-għeruq tal-lamtu. Tikkonferma li m'hemmx sustanzi li jħaxxnu bid-dqiq?
For the Soppa tal-Armla, please, no pasta, rice, potatoes, or starchy root vegetables. Confirm no flour-based thickeners.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugars in canned tomatoes/broth, generous use of onions/carrots, or accidental inclusion of pasta/rice. Some restaurants might use starchy vegetables as thickeners.
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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