Kapustnica (Keto Friendly)
Sauerkraut and Smoked Meat Soup (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or prunes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rich Slovak sauerkraut soup brimming with smoked pork (often ribs or sausage), bacon, mushrooms, and herbs. Traditionally made without flour thickeners, but often includes potatoes or prunes for sweetness and body. This keto version focuses on the savory meat and tangy sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork (ribs, sausage, bacon), sauerkraut, mushrooms, onions, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, caraway seeds, sour cream (optional garnish), broth.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or prunes. Confirm no flour thickeners. If sour cream is added as a garnish, it's keto-friendly. Ensure no added sugar in the sauerkraut or broth.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Kapustnica, prosím, bez zemiakov, múky ani zásmažky na zahustenie. Potvrďte, že v kyslej kapuste a klobásach nie je pridaný cukor.
Kapustnica, please, no potatoes, flour, or roux for thickening. Confirm no added sugar in the sauerkraut or sausages.
Watch out for
Potatoes, prunes (if added for sweetness or thickening), hidden sugar in some commercially prepared sauerkraut or broth.
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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