Keto Teleća Čorba (Bez Krompira i Brašna)
Keto Veal Soup (without Potatoes or Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure absolutely no potatoes, noodles, rice, or flour used for thickening. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A flavorful and nourishing clear veal soup, prepared with tender chunks of veal, various low-carb vegetables, and herbs. This keto version strictly omits potatoes, noodles, and flour-based thickeners, focusing on the rich broth, meat, and appropriate vegetables.
Key ingredients
Veal (chunks), veal bones (for broth), onion, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, parsley, salt, pepper. (Minimal carrot for flavor, otherwise omit).
How to make it keto
Ensure absolutely no potatoes, noodles, rice, or flour used for thickening. Request minimal carrots or celery root if used, or ideally omit. Ask for extra fat (e.g., butter or olive oil) if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim vas bez krompira, testenine, pirinča ili brašna. Šargarepu i celer, ako koristite, molim minimalno ili izostavite. Dodajte mi maslinovo ulje.
Please ensure no potatoes, noodles, rice, or flour. Ideally, omit carrots and celery root, or keep them minimal. I'd like extra olive oil.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, rice, noodles, and flour are common thickening agents or ingredients in traditional soups. Hidden sugars in broths are rare but possible.
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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