Ciorbă de Praz cu Carne (Keto, Fără Rădăcinoase bogate în Carbohidrați)
Keto Leek and Meat Sour Soup (No High-Carb Roots)
Yes, with a tweak: specify no potatoes, carrots, or parsnips. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light yet flavorful sour soup featuring tender pieces of meat (pork or chicken) and plenty of leeks, seasoned with traditional Romanian souring agents like borș or lemon juice. Modified to exclude high-carb root vegetables, making it a warming keto meal.
Key ingredients
Pork/Chicken, leeks, bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), fresh lovage, fresh parsley, souring agent (borș or lemon juice), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Specify no potatoes, carrots, or parsnips. Ensure no flour/rice/pasta thickeners are used. Ask for extra meat and fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Fără cartofi, morcovi sau păstârn, vă rog. Fără făină, orez sau paste. Cu extra carne și grăsime.
No potatoes, carrots, or parsnips, please. No flour, rice, or pasta for thickening. Extra meat and fat.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots), addition of rice or pasta, flour-based thickeners.
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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