Ciorbă de Miel (Fără Cartofi și Orez)
Lamb Soup (No Potatoes or Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'fără cartofi și orez' (without potatoes and rice). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Romanian sour soup (ciorbă) made with tender lamb meat and a medley of fresh vegetables, typically soured with borș or lemon juice. Prepared without high-carb ingredients like potatoes, carrots, or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (with bone for broth), onions, bell peppers, celery, zucchini, green beans, fresh dill, fresh parsley, borș/lemon juice, salt, pepper, sour cream (optional, for tempering).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'fără cartofi și orez' (without potatoes and rice). Ask to minimize or omit carrots. Confirm no flour is used for thickening and no high-carb vegetables are in excess.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Ciorba de Miel, vă rog fără cartofi și orez. Cât mai puțini morcovi sau deloc. Confirmați fără făină și fără exces de legume cu mulți carbohidrați.
For the Ciorbă de Miel, please no potatoes or rice. Minimize or omit carrots. Confirm no flour or excess high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, or excessive carrots commonly found in traditional versions; flour used as a thickener; sugary borș alternatives.
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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