Kapustnica (Slovak Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Pork)
Slovak Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Pork
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no flour or starch thickeners, and confirm no added sugar in the soup base. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, traditional Slovak sauerkraut soup, rich with smoked pork, onions, dried mushrooms, and paprika. To make it keto-friendly in a restaurant, explicitly request it without potatoes or any flour-based thickeners, ensuring it focuses on the meat and fermented cabbage.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork (ribs, hock, or lean cuts), dried mushrooms, onions, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, black pepper, caraway seeds, lard or cooking oil. Optional: dash of heavy cream (if specified to be no-flour).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, no flour or starch thickeners, and confirm no added sugar in the soup base. If offered, decline any bread or side rolls.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Prosím, bez zemiakov a sliviek. Je kapustnica a kapusta bez pridaného cukru? A bez pečiva.
No potatoes or prunes, please. Is the soup and sauerkraut made without added sugar? No bread.
Watch out for
Potatoes, flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugars in some restaurant preparations or low-quality sausages, served with bread.
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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