Sopa de Lagarto (Keto, sin Tubérculos ni Maíz)
Alligator Soup (Keto, without Tubers or Corn)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potato, yuca, malanga, or corn. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Nicaraguan soup made with tender alligator meat, slow-cooked in a savory broth with non-starchy vegetables like chayote (güisquil), bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Modified to exclude starchy tubers (yuca, potato) and corn, focusing on the rich protein and flavors.
Key ingredients
Alligator meat, water or broth, onion, bell pepper, tomato, chayote (güisquil), garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for sautéing aromatics).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potato, yuca, malanga, or corn. Request extra chayote or other non-starchy vegetables like cabbage or green beans. Confirm no sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in broth, use of starchy thickeners, accidental inclusion of non-keto vegetables. Always confirm the absence of these ingredients.
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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