Teleća Čorba (Keto)
Montenegrin Keto Veal Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or other thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and savory clear veal soup, typically featuring tender pieces of veal meat and a selection of low-carb vegetables. Modified to exclude starchy components and thickeners, resulting in a rich, nourishing, and keto-friendly broth.
Key ingredients
Veal meat (e.g., shoulder or shank), onions, celery, bell peppers, carrots (minimal), olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or other thickeners. Ensure no potatoes, rice, or noodles are added. Confirm carrots are used minimally or omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Teleću Čorbu, molim vas bez brašna ili drugih zgušnjivača. Bez krompira, pirinča ili testenine. Šargarepu minimalno ili izostavite.
For Teleća Čorba, please no flour or thickeners. No potatoes, rice, or noodles. Carrots used minimally or omitted.
Watch out for
Traditionally thickened with flour or roux; potatoes/noodles sometimes added; carrots are often present in higher amounts.
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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