Sopa de Pescado o Mariscos
Fish or Seafood Soup/Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request *no potatoes, yuca, calabaza (pumpkin/squash), or carrots*, as these are common additions. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic broth-based soup or light stew, generously filled with fresh fish fillets and/or a variety of seafood (shrimp, clams, mussels, squid), infused with sofrito, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Assorted fish fillets (e.g., cod, mahi-mahi), shrimp, other seafood (clams, mussels), fish broth, olive oil, sofrito, tomato sauce/paste, green peppers, onions, fresh garlic, cilantro, bay leaf, sea salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no potatoes, yuca, calabaza (pumpkin/squash), or carrots*, as these are common additions. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the broth. Ask for extra seafood.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Sopa de Pescado o Mariscos: por favor, sin papas, yuca, calabaza ni zanahorias. Que no lleve harina ni maicena. ¿Podría ser con más mariscos?
For the Sopa de Pescado o Mariscos: no potatoes, yuca, calabaza, or carrots. No flour or cornstarch to thicken. Can I have extra seafood?
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (potatoes, yuca, calabaza, carrots), flour/cornstarch thickeners in the broth, hidden sugars in tomato products, and common accompaniments like rice or 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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