Borscht (No Potatoes or Beans)
Ukrainian Beetroot and Cabbage Soup with Beef Broth (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, no beans, and a reduced quantity of beets. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, savory soup featuring a rich beef broth base, shredded cabbage, a reduced amount of beets for color and flavor, and other low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and dill. Potatoes and beans are strictly omitted for keto adherence.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, beef (chuck or brisket), cabbage, beets (reduced portion), onion, bell pepper, unsweetened tomato paste, garlic, dill, bay leaf, sour cream (full fat), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, no beans, and a reduced quantity of beets. Confirm unsweetened tomato paste and no added sugar. Request extra sour cream.
Watch out for
Beets (even in reduced quantity), hidden sugar in tomato paste or restaurant seasoning.
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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