Sopa de Flor de Itabo (Keto, sin Tubérculos)
Itabo Flower Soup (Keto, without Tubers)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potato, yuca, malanga, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A delicate and unique traditional soup featuring the edible flowers of the Itabo plant, cooked in a light, savory broth with tender chicken or pork pieces, onions, and bell peppers. Modified to exclude starchy tubers.
Key ingredients
Flor de Itabo (yucca flower), chicken or pork chunks, chicken broth, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potato, yuca, malanga, or other starchy vegetables are added. Ask for extra Flor de Itabo if possible and ensure broth is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial broths, inclusion of non-keto vegetables, starchy thickeners.
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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