Калья
Old Russian Fish and Pickle Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
An ancient Russian soup, a predecessor to rassolnik, featuring rich fish broth with pieces of fish, pickled cucumbers (and their brine), olives, and aromatic herbs. It's known for its distinctive sour and savory profile.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., sturgeon, salmon, cod), fish broth, pickled cucumbers, cucumber brine, olives, onion, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), lemon wedges, black pepper, bay leaf, optional sour cream.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added (traditionally absent). Confirm no sugar in the pickling brine or commercial broth.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
«Калья» – убедитесь, что нет картофеля или других крахмалистых овощей. Нет ли сахара в рассоле или бульоне?
For "Калья", ensure no potatoes or starchy vegetables are added. Confirm no sugar in the pickling brine or broth.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial pickled items or broths. Small amount of carbs from onion.
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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