Zupa Chrzanowa
Creamy Horseradish Soup (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially ask for no potatoes, flour, or starch thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Polish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and pungent Polish soup made with fresh horseradish, typically thickened with cream and served with hard-boiled eggs or pieces of sausage/meat. Modifications are crucial to ensure it's keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Meat broth (pork or beef), heavy cream, fresh horseradish, hard-boiled eggs, optional kielbasa or bacon, dill.
How to make it keto
Crucially ask for no potatoes, flour, or starch thickeners. Confirm no added sugar. Inquire about the broth base to ensure it's not carb-heavy.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Zupa Chrzanowa proszę bez ziemniaków, mąki czy zagęszczaczy. Czy nie ma dodatku cukru? Jaka jest baza bulionu?
For the Zupa Chrzanowa, please no potatoes, flour, or starch thickeners. Confirm no added sugar. What is the broth base?
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugar in some horseradish preparations, or served with high-carb sides (e.g., croutons, bread).
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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