Зелёный Борщ (Кето, без картофеля)
Keto Green Borscht (Sorrel Soup, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy hot (or sometimes cold) Russian soup, keto-modified by omitting potatoes. Made primarily with fresh sorrel, often with spinach, spring onions, hard-boiled eggs, and sometimes beef or chicken in a flavorful broth. Served with a dollop of sour cream.
Key ingredients
Beef/Chicken broth, fresh sorrel, spinach, green onions, dill, hard-boiled eggs, sour cream, salt, black pepper. Small amount of carrots (optional, but restaurant might add).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes. Monitor carrot content if used, ensuring minimal amount for flavor rather than bulk.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Зелёный Борщ: пожалуйста, совсем без картофеля. И с минимальным количеством моркови.
For Зелёный Борщ, absolutely no potatoes, please. And use minimal carrot.
Watch out for
Potatoes (traditional ingredient), excessive carrots, hidden sugars in some commercial broths.
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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