Kapustnica (Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Meat)
Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Meat (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes are added. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional hearty Slovak sauerkraut soup, typically made with fermented cabbage, smoked pork or sausage, dried mushrooms, and sometimes prunes. For keto, potatoes are omitted, and care is taken to ensure no added sugar.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork (e.g., pork shoulder, ribs), sausage, dried mushrooms, onions, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, caraway seeds, sour cream (optional, often served on the side).
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes are added. Request no added sugar. If sour cream is served on the side, use sparingly or omit to control macros.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Kapustnica prosím bez zemiakov a bez pridaného cukru.
For the Kapustnica, no potatoes, please, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes (common addition), hidden sugars in some prepared sauerkraut or broths, high onion content.
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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