Sopa de Albóndigas (Sin Arroz)
Mexican Meatball Soup (without Rice in Meatballs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request meatballs made without rice or breadcrumbs. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and comforting Mexican soup featuring savory beef meatballs (albóndigas) simmered in a light, flavorful tomato-based broth with low-carb vegetables like zucchini and green beans.
Key ingredients
Ground beef meatballs (without rice/breadcrumbs), chicken/beef broth, tomato, onion, garlic, zucchini, green beans, cilantro, mint, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request meatballs made without rice or breadcrumbs. Ask for no corn, carrots, or potatoes in the broth. Decline side tortillas or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Sopa de Albóndigas, por favor que las albóndigas sean sin arroz ni pan. Y sin maíz, zanahorias ni patatas en el caldo. Sin tortillas ni pan.
Sopa de Albóndigas, please ensure meatballs are made without rice or breadcrumbs. No corn, carrots, or potatoes in the broth. No side tortillas or bread.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs are traditionally mixed into the meatballs. The broth often contains high-carb vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or corn. Side of tortillas/bread.
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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