Caldo de Gallina con Vegetales Keto
Chicken Broth with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starchy vegetables (yuca, potatoes, carrots, corn) and no noodles or rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and comforting chicken broth, slow-simmered with chicken pieces and a medley of keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, chayote, and cabbage, seasoned with traditional sofrito and herbs.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in for broth), water, sofrito (onions, garlic, culantro, bell peppers, olive oil), zucchini, chayote, cabbage, salt, pepper, oregano.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starchy vegetables (yuca, potatoes, carrots, corn) and no noodles or rice. Ensure the broth is made from scratch without bouillon cubes that might contain sugar or MSG.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para el Caldo de Gallina, sin yuca, papas, zanahorias, choclo, fideos ni arroz. Por favor, que el caldo sea casero, sin cubitos ni azúcar.
For the Caldo de Gallina, no yuca, potatoes, carrots, corn, noodles, or rice. Please ensure the broth is scratch-made without bouillon cubes or added sugar.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables or noodles/rice added by default; hidden sugars/thickeners in broths or seasoning.
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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