Sopón de Gallina (Keto, Sin Arroz ni Tubérculos)
Hearty Chicken Soup (Keto, No Rice or Tubers)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, potatoes, yuca, or corn. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A rich, flavorful Nicaraguan chicken soup (sopón), made with tender chicken pieces and a generous assortment of low-carb vegetables like cabbage, celery, and a touch of carrot, all simmered in a robust chicken broth.
Key ingredients
Chicken, cabbage, celery, carrot, chicken broth
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice, potatoes, yuca, or corn. Limit carrot quantity. Ensure no starchy thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Carrots are often used in sopón; ask for minimal. Restaurant broth may contain hidden sugars or starchy fillers. High quantity of other vegetables can increase total carbs.
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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