Sopa de Garrobo (Keto, sin Tubérculos)
Keto Iguana Soup (without Tubers)
Yes, with a tweak: request no yuca, potatoes, plantains, or corn in the soup. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional and unique Nicaraguan soup, prepared with tender iguana meat simmered in a rich, herbaceous broth with onions, garlic, and other keto-friendly vegetables. Modified to exclude high-carb tubers.
Key ingredients
Iguana meat, beef/chicken broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper, fresh tomato, cilantro, lime juice, cooking oil, salt, black pepper, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no yuca, potatoes, plantains, or corn in the soup. Ensure no starchy thickeners are used. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth.
Watch out for
Iguana soup traditionally includes yuca and other tubers. Hidden sugars in pre-made broths. Restaurants might add carrots or other higher-carb vegetables.
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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