Caldo Verde (Keto-style)
Portuguese Collard Green and Chorizo Soup (No Potato)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or potato flour thickener. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty, rustic soup made with thinly sliced collard greens, savory slices of chouriço (Portuguese smoked sausage), garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil, simmered in a rich chicken or vegetable broth. Potato is explicitly omitted and no potato thickener is used to make it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Collard greens, chouriço (Portuguese smoked sausage), olive oil, garlic, onion, chicken/vegetable broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or potato flour thickener. Ensure the broth is not sweetened and contains no starchy additives.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Caldo Verde, por favor, pode ser feito sem batatas? Pode confirmar que não tem açúcar no caldo nem no chouriço?
Please ensure the Caldo Verde is made without potatoes. Can you confirm no added sugar in the broth or chorizo?
Watch out for
Onions, potential for potato starch/flour as thickener, some chouriço brands can have hidden fillers or sugar, hidden sugars in broth.
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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