Kapustnica (Keto-style)
Slovak Sauerkraut Soup (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty, rich Slovak sauerkraut soup, traditionally made with fermented cabbage, smoked pork, dried mushrooms, and sometimes sausage. The keto version omits potatoes and flour thickeners, focusing on the savory broth, meats, and tartness of the sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork shoulder, smoked sausage, dried mushrooms, onions, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, black pepper, caraway seeds, lard or bacon fat, sour cream (optional, for garnish).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added. Confirm no flour is used for thickening; if it is, ask for it without or thickened with reduced broth. Request no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Poprosím Kapustnicu bez zemiakov, múky a pridaného cukru. Ak sa zahusťuje múkou, dá sa pripraviť bez nej alebo redukovanou šťavou?
Kapustnica, please. Ensure no potatoes, flour, or added sugar. If flour is typically used, can it be made without or thickened with reduced broth?
Watch out for
Flour thickeners (roux), root vegetables (carrots, potatoes), some sausages may contain hidden sugars. Restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance the sourness of the sauerkraut.
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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