Ciorbă de Ciuperci (Keto)
Keto Mushroom Borsch (Sour Mushroom Soup)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables, and no flour/roux for thickening. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A light yet flavorful sour soup (borsch) featuring a variety of fresh mushrooms, seasoned with traditional Romanian herbs and often finished with a touch of sour cream, prepared without high-carb vegetables or thickeners.
Key ingredients
Assorted mushrooms, chicken/beef broth, onion (small amount), souring agent (e.g., borș or lemon juice), fresh herbs (e.g., lovage, dill), cooking oil, salt, pepper. (Optional: dollop of sour cream on top).
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables, and no flour/roux for thickening. Ensure no rice or pasta is added.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Fără cartofi, morcovi sau alte rădăcinoase bogate în carbohidrați. Fără făină/rântaș. Fără orez sau paste.
No potatoes, carrots, or high-carb root vegetables. No flour/roux for thickening. No rice or pasta.
Watch out for
High-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots), flour/starch as thickener, added rice or pasta.
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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