Kapustnica so údeným mäsom (bez zemiakov)
Hearty Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Soup (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and sour traditional Slovak soup featuring fermented sauerkraut, tender smoked pork (often ribs or hock), smoked sausage, and dried mushrooms, seasoned with paprika. Served without potatoes or flour-based thickening.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork ribs/hock, smoked sausage (klobása), dried mushrooms, onions, garlic, paprika, lard, caraway seeds, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. Ensure no flour (zápražka) is used for thickening. If sour cream is added as a garnish, request sparingly or omit.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Kapustnica so Údeným Mäsom, prosím, bez zemiakov a bez múky na zahustenie. Je bez sušených sliviek?
Kapustnica so Údeným Mäsom, no potatoes and no flour for thickening, please. Is it made without dried plums?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common addition. Flour can be used for thickening. Some commercial sausages may contain fillers/sugar. Added sugar in sauerkraut is rare but possible.
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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