Caldo Verde (Keto Modified)
Keto Green Cabbage Soup with Chouriço
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and comforting Portuguese soup, adapted for keto by omitting potatoes. This version features a rich broth base with generous amounts of thinly sliced collard greens and savory chouriço sausage, finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Broth, finely shredded collard greens (couve galega), chouriço sausage, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). Ensure the soup base is not thickened with starch. Request extra chouriço and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Caldo Verde, sem batatas, por favor, e que não seja espessado com amido. Peço chouriço extra e um bom fio de azeite.
For the Caldo Verde, please no potatoes and ensure no starch is used to thicken it. Can I have extra chouriço and a generous drizzle of olive oil?
Watch out for
Traditional Caldo Verde is potato-based; ensure complete omission. Some restaurants might use other thickeners.
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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