Keto Kapustnica (Tradičná Kyslá Kapustová Polievka)
Keto Kapustnica (Traditional Sauerkraut Soup)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potatoes (zemiaky) and confirm no flour (múka) or roux used for thickening. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and hearty Slovak sauerkraut soup, packed with smoked pork or sausage, dried mushrooms, and sometimes a touch of heavy cream. This keto version omits potatoes and any flour-based thickeners, focusing on the savory flavors of the meat and sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, smoked pork (ribs, shoulder, sausage), dried mushrooms, onion, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, caraway seeds, sweet paprika, vegetable oil/lard, heavy cream (optional), water/broth.
How to make it keto
Ask for no potatoes (zemiaky) and confirm no flour (múka) or roux used for thickening. Request no added sugar (cukor) in the sauerkraut or broth preparation. Can be ordered without cream if preferred lighter, but cream enhances keto macros.
Watch out for
Potatoes (must omit), flour/roux (confirm absence), hidden sugars in industrially prepared sauerkraut or broth.
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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