Caldo Verde (Ceto, Sem Batata)
Keto Green Broth Soup (No Potato)
Yes, with a tweak: request the soup to be made without potato. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A rustic and hearty soup made with finely shredded collard greens and slices of chouriço sausage. The traditional version includes potato for thickening, but it can be easily omitted for a keto adaptation, making it a flavorful and warming option.
Key ingredients
Collard greens (couve galega), chouriço sausage, olive oil, garlic, onion (minimal), salt, pepper, broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the soup to be made without potato. Ensure the chouriço used does not contain excessive fillers or sugars (most authentic ones are fine). Ask for an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Caldo Verde, por favor, sem batata. E um fio de azeite extra, se faz favor.
Can I have the Caldo Verde without potato, please? And an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Watch out for
Potato is the primary carb risk, and must be explicitly omitted. Minor carbs from collard greens, small amount of onion, and potential trace fillers in chouriço.
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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