Kapustnica (Keto-Modified Sauerkraut Soup)
Keto Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Soup (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and rich Slovak sauerkraut soup, traditionally made with fermented cabbage, smoked pork ribs or trotters, smoked sausage, and dried mushrooms. For a keto version, potatoes are explicitly omitted, and any flour thickeners are avoided or minimized to keep carbohydrate count low.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork (ribs/trotters), smoked sausage (e.g., klobása), dried mushrooms, onion, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, lard/oil, optional heavy cream or sour cream for richness.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes. Confirm no flour is used for thickening (or ask for minimal).
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bez zemiakov v kapustnici, prosím. Je zahustená bez múky alebo s minimom múky?
No potatoes in the soup, please. Can you confirm it's thickened without flour, or with minimal flour?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in processed sausage; potatoes mistakenly added; flour in thickening agent; high carb vegetables (though sauerkraut is generally low, large portions could add up).
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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