Keto Kapustnica (Polievka s údeným mäsom a kapustou)
Keto Smoked Pork and Sauerkraut Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, dried plums, or flour/roux are used for thickening. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty, traditional Slovak soup made with sauerkraut, various cuts of smoked pork (like ribs, sausage, or shoulder), mushrooms, and spices. Modified to be keto by omitting potatoes, dried plums, and any flour thickeners, focusing on the rich broth and meat.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork (ribs, sausage, shoulder), sauerkraut, pork fat/lard, onions, garlic, dried mushrooms, paprika, bay leaf, allspice, caraway seeds, full-fat sour cream, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, dried plums, or flour/roux are used for thickening. Request extra sour cream and meat.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Keto Kapustnica, prosím bez zemiakov, sušených sliviek a zahustenia múkou. Môžem poprosiť viac kyslej smotany a mäsa?
For the Keto Kapustnica, please no potatoes, dried plums, or flour thickener. Can I have extra sour cream and meat?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in prepared sauerkraut or pre-made broth, flour/starch used as thickener, high-carb sausage fillers.
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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