Teleća Čorba (Keto Veal Soup)
Keto Veal Soup with Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, pasta, rice, or potatoes are used to thicken or as ingredients. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty Montenegrin veal soup, traditionally a clear broth or slightly thickened. This keto version focuses on tender veal meat and non-starchy vegetables (such as onions, celery, bell peppers, zucchini) in a rich, flavorful broth, often finished with egg yolk and sour cream for richness without carbs.
Key ingredients
Veal meat (e.g., shank, neck), beef broth, onions, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, herbs (parsley, bay leaf), salt, pepper, olive oil. Potentially thickened with egg yolk and sour cream (not flour).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour, pasta, rice, or potatoes are used to thicken or as ingredients. Confirm it's a clear broth or cream-based (egg yolk/sour cream) thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Teleća čorba, molim vas, bez testenine, pirinča i krompira. Samo povrće sa malo ugljenih hidrata. Možete li dodati malo kajmaka ili putera?
For the Teleća čorba, please, no pasta, rice, or potato. Only low-carb vegetables. Can I get a dollop of Kajmak or butter added?
Watch out for
Flour/roux thickeners, pasta, rice, potatoes, carrots (if used in large quantities), hidden sugars in broth or seasonings.
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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