Ботвинья (Кето, без картофеля и сахара в квасе)
Botvinya (Cold Sorrel Soup with Fish, Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: omit potatoes and any sugar from kvass. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional cold Russian soup, keto-modified by omitting potatoes and using sugar-free kvass or a sour cream/cucumber base. Features a rich broth with boiled or poached fish (often sturgeon or salmon), fresh greens like sorrel, spinach, green onions, and dill, often served with a dollop of sour cream or horseradish.
Key ingredients
Fish (sturgeon, salmon), sorrel, spinach, green onions, dill, cucumber, radish (small amount), sugar-free kvass or water with sour cream/kefir/lemon juice, hard-boiled egg, horseradish, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit potatoes and any sugar from kvass. Radishes and cucumbers should be portion-controlled. Ensure a sugar-free kvass or an alternative sour cream/kefir/water base is used. Avoid traditional carby garnishes.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Ботвинья, пожалуйста, без картофеля и без сахара в квасе. Используйте квас без сахара или основу из сметаны/кефира/воды. Без углеводных гарниров.
For Ботвинья, please make it without potatoes and sugar. Use sugar-free kvass or a sour cream/kefir/water base. No carby garnishes.
Watch out for
Kvass (if not sugar-free), radish, cucumber (in large quantities), hidden sugars in restaurant-made kvass or pre-made horseradish, usually served with bread.
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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