Teleća čorba (Keto Modified)
Montenegrin Veal and Vegetable Soup (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm 'bez brašna, riže ili tjestenine' (without flour, rice, or pasta). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting, clear Montenegrin soup featuring tender pieces of veal simmered with low-carb vegetables such as celery, a small amount of carrot and onion, and fresh herbs. Prepared explicitly without any flour-based thickeners, rice, or pasta.
Key ingredients
Veal chunks, beef broth, celery, carrot (small), onion (small), parsley, bay leaf, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm 'bez brašna, riže ili tjestenine' (without flour, rice, or pasta). If possible, ask for minimal carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Teleća čorba, molim vas da je bez brašna, pirinča ili testenine. Mogu li dobiti sa minimalno šargarepe, ako je moguće?
For the Teleća čorba, confirm no flour, rice, or pasta. Can I request minimal carrots, if possible?
Watch out for
Many traditional soups are thickened with flour or contain noodles/potatoes/rice. Carrots and onions contribute carbs, so quantities matter.
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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