Caldo Tlalpeño (Sin Garbanzos ni Arroz)
Keto Tlalpeño Soup (Chicken and Avocado)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no chickpeas (garbanzos), no rice, and no fried tortilla strips (totopos). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A flavorful chicken broth-based soup with shredded chicken, diced avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and a hint of chipotle. Traditionally includes chickpeas and rice; these are omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Chicken broth, shredded chicken, diced avocado, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle pepper (adobo optional, adjust for carbs), white onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no chickpeas (garbanzos), no rice, and no fried tortilla strips (totopos). Confirm no flour-based thickeners.
Watch out for
Chickpeas and rice are standard additions. Some restaurants might add corn or use sweetened chicken broth.
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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