Shorbat Khudar
Vegetable Soup
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, corn, or peas are used. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting and hearty soup made with a variety of low-carb vegetables, such as zucchini, spinach, green beans, and bell peppers, simmered in a flavorful, clear broth. It's a light yet satisfying starter or side.
Key ingredients
Vegetable broth, zucchini, spinach, green beans, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, fresh cilantro/parsley, cumin, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, corn, or peas are used. Ensure no flour or starch is added as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لشوربة الخضار، من فضلك تأكدوا ألا يكون فيها بطاطا، جزر، ذرة أو بازيلاء. وبدون أي طحين أو نشا للتكثيف.
For Shorbat Khudar, please confirm no potatoes, carrots, corn, or peas. Also, no flour or starch for thickening.
Watch out for
Common hidden carbs include high-carb vegetables, potato or cornstarch thickeners, and sometimes added sugar in commercial broths or tomato products.
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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