Borscht (No Potatoes/Beans, Low Carb)
Beet Soup (No Potatoes/Beans, Low Carb)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes and no beans in the soup. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and hearty beet soup made with a rich beef broth, cabbage, beets, and other non-starchy vegetables, typically served with a dollop of sour cream.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, beets, cabbage, onions, carrots (in moderation), tomato paste, dill, sour cream, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes and no beans in the soup. Confirm there is no added sugar in the broth or tomato paste, and no flour is used as a thickener. Limit the amount of carrots if you are very carb-sensitive.
Watch out for
Traditional Borscht often includes potatoes and/or beans. Beets and carrots contain natural sugars and carbs. Some recipes may add sugar or flour for flavor/thickening.
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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