Sopa de Res (Sin Tubérculos ni Maíz)
Beef and Vegetable Soup (No Root Vegetables or Corn)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no yuca, potatoes (papa), plantains (plátano), or corn (elote). About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty Nicaraguan beef soup, typically loaded with root vegetables. This keto version focuses on the rich beef broth and tender beef chunks, accompanied by low-carb vegetables only.
Key ingredients
Beef shanks or short ribs, beef broth, cabbage, zucchini, green beans (small amount), bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no yuca, potatoes (papa), plantains (plátano), or corn (elote).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Sopa de Res, por favor, estrictamente sin yuca, papa, plátano ni elote.
For the Sopa de Res, strictly no yuca, potatoes, plantains, or corn.
Watch out for
Restaurants might include hidden starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, small potato pieces) even if main ones are omitted. Confirm all vegetables are low-carb.
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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