Ciorba de Pui a la Grec
Greek-style Chicken Sour Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or noodles are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and tangy chicken soup, typically made with chicken meat, vegetables, eggs, and sour cream, then soured with lemon juice.
Key ingredients
Chicken meat (breast/thighs), chicken broth, onion, carrot, bell pepper, celery, egg yolks, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh dill/parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or noodles are added. Request minimal carrot (or none if possible) due to higher carb content.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Ciorba de Pui a la Grec, vă rog fără orez sau tăiței. Și morcov minim, sau deloc dacă se poate.
For Ciorba de Pui a la Grec, please no rice or noodles. Also, minimal carrot, or none if possible.
Watch out for
Carrots and other root vegetables, potential for a small amount of flour as a thickener (less common for this type of ciorba), hidden sugars in broth.
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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