Kapustnica (Keto Štýl)
Sauerkraut Soup (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or potato starch is used as a thickener. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and traditional Slovak sauerkraut soup, typically made with fermented cabbage, various smoked meats (pork, sausage), dried mushrooms, and sometimes a touch of cream. Prepared keto-style by ensuring no flour thickeners and omitting any potatoes or bread usually served on the side.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork, smoked sausage, dried mushrooms, onion, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, allspice, black pepper, lard/oil, optional heavy cream.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or potato starch is used as a thickener. Confirm no potatoes or bread are served. Request extra smoked meat for higher fat/protein.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Kapustnicu bez zemiakov a bez zátrepky, prosím. Je použitá klobása nízkosacharidová?
No zemiaky or flour-based thickeners ("zátrepky") in the Kapustnica, please. Is the sausage low-carb?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some sauerkraut brands, flour thickeners in non-traditional recipes, high-carb sides like bread or potatoes.
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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