Ciorbă de Spanac cu Ou (Keto, Fără Rădăcinoase)
Keto Spinach Soup with Egg (No Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or roux is used for thickening. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting sour soup made with fresh spinach, a generous amount of sour cream, and an egg yolk for tempering, providing a creamy texture and rich flavor. Modified to be free of high-carb root vegetables and thickeners.
Key ingredients
Fresh spinach, chicken/vegetable broth, sour cream, egg yolk, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice/borș (fermented wheat bran liquid, or vinegar/lemon for sourness), salt, pepper, fresh dill.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or roux is used for thickening. Omit any high-carb root vegetables like potatoes or carrots typically found in some versions. Confirm borș is made without additional sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Ciorba de Spanac, vă rog fără făină pentru îngroșare și fără cartofi sau morcovi. Vă rog să confirmați că borșul nu are zahăr adăugat.
For the Ciorbă de Spanac, please ensure no flour for thickening and no potatoes or carrots. Also, confirm no added sugar in the borș.
Watch out for
Potential flour/roux for thickening; hidden sugars in pre-made borș; inclusion of high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
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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