Goveđa/Teleća Čorba (Clear Broth)
Beef/Veal Clear Broth Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request a clear broth *without* noodles, rice, potatoes, or any flour/starch thickeners. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A traditional clear soup made from slow-cooked beef or veal bones and meat, with root vegetables. It's nourishing and flavorful, often served as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Beef or veal bones and meat, water, onions, celery, small amounts of carrots (for flavor), salt, pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Request a clear broth *without* noodles, rice, potatoes, or any flour/starch thickeners. Ask for the meat and broth only, with minimal root vegetables or strain them out.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Goveđa Čorba, bistra, samo meso i bujon. Bez rezanaca, pirinča, krompira ili zgušnjivača.
Goveđa Čorba, clear broth only. No noodles, rice, potatoes, or thickeners. Just meat and broth.
Watch out for
Noodles, rice, or potatoes are very common additions. Flour or roux can be used for thickening. Small amounts of carrots/celery in the broth contribute minimal carbs.
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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