Chorba Djej (Keto Chicken Vegetable Soup)
Keto Chicken Vegetable Soup (Tunisian Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sans vermicelles, sans frik, sans pois chiches' (without vermicelli, frik, chickpeas). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful Tunisian chicken soup, adapted to be keto by omitting traditional vermicelli or frik (cracked wheat). Rich chicken broth with tender chicken pieces and a medley of low-carb vegetables and aromatic spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), chicken broth, olive oil, onion, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh parsley, cilantro, mint, spices (coriander, caraway, turmeric).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sans vermicelles, sans frik, sans pois chiches' (without vermicelli, frik, chickpeas). Focus on chicken and non-starchy vegetables. Confirm broth is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
شربة دجاج بدون شعيرية، فريك، أو حمص. أريدها بالدجاج والخضروات فقط. وهل المرق خالي من السكر؟
Chorba Djej without vermicelli, frik, or chickpeas, please. Just chicken and non-starchy vegetables. Is the broth sugar-free?
Watch out for
Vermicelli or frik (cracked wheat) are standard ingredients. Chickpeas are also common. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or industrial broths. Starchy vegetables might be included if not specified.
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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