Борщ (Без Картоплі)
Borscht (Beetroot Soup, no potato)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, and no added sugar to the soup. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful beetroot soup, rich with cabbage, meat broth, and a touch of tomato, served with a dollop of sour cream. Potatoes are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Beef/pork broth, beets, cabbage, onion, carrots, tomato paste, garlic, sour cream.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, and no added sugar to the soup. Limit carrot portion if possible. Omit any bread or pampushky.
Watch out for
Beets and carrots contribute natural sugars/carbs. Potatoes are a common ingredient and MUST be omitted. Restaurants may add sugar to enhance color and sweetness. Often served with bread.
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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