Рассольник (Кето, без перловки и картофеля)
Keto Pickle Soup (without Pearl Barley and Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no pearl barley and no potatoes are added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional hearty Russian soup, modified for keto by omitting pearl barley and potatoes. Features a rich beef or pork broth, tender chunks of meat (often beef or pork kidney), tangy pickles (gherkins), and a dollop of sour cream, garnished with fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork broth, beef or pork (e.g., kidney, brisket), pickles (gherkins), onion, celery, minimal carrot, dill, parsley, bay leaf, sour cream, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no pearl barley and no potatoes are added. Request minimal or no carrots. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Рассольник: пожалуйста, без перловки и картофеля. Моркови по минимуму или совсем без. Уточните, бульон не загущен мукой или крахмалом?
For Рассольник, please no pearl barley or potatoes. Minimal or no carrots, please. Confirm no flour or starch used to thicken the broth.
Watch out for
Carrots, onions, hidden starches/flour in restaurant broths or thickeners, sugar in pickles.
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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