Kapustnica
Slovak Sauerkraut and Smoked Meat Soup (No Potatoes/Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes and no flour/roux for thickening. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty traditional Slovak soup made with fermented sauerkraut, smoked pork (often ribs or hock), various sausages, dried mushrooms, and sometimes prunes. Classically thickened and can contain potatoes.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork, sausage, sauerkraut, onions, garlic, dried mushrooms, paprika, bay leaves, caraway seeds, sour cream (for keto version), lard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes and no flour/roux for thickening. Ensure sour cream is added for richness. Omit prunes if they add too much sweetness. Ask for extra meat and sauerkraut.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Kapustnicu si prosím bez zemiakov a bez zahustenia múkou. Pridajte smotanu pre sýtosť. Slivky vynechajte. Môžem poprosiť viac mäsa a kapusty?
For Kapustnica, please no potatoes and no flour for thickening. Add sour cream for richness. Omit prunes. Can I have extra meat and sauerkraut?
Watch out for
Potatoes (classic inclusion), flour/roux for thickening, hidden sugars in some prepared sausages, prunes.
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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