Kapustnica so údeným mäsom (Smoked Meat Sauerkraut Soup)
Hearty Slovak Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Meats
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour thickeners, no added sugar to the soup or sauerkraut. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional rich and sour sauerkraut soup, generously loaded with smoked pork, various sausages (klobása), and sometimes mushrooms. The broth is usually thickened with a roux or sour cream. For keto, ensure no flour thickeners and no added sugar to the sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork shoulder/ribs, klobása (sausage), sauerkraut, onion, garlic, mushrooms (optional), bay leaf, black pepper, caraway seeds, sour cream (or heavy cream), lard/oil.
How to make it keto
Request no flour thickeners, no added sugar to the soup or sauerkraut. Confirm sausage type has minimal fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Prosím, aby kapustnica nebola zahustená múkou a bez pridaného cukru. Aká je klobása, má minimum plnidiel?
Please make sure the soup has no flour thickeners and no added sugar. Can you confirm the sausage has minimal fillers?
Watch out for
Hidden flour thickeners in the broth, sugar in commercially prepared sauerkraut or added during cooking, high-carb fillers in some sausages.
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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