Keto Borscht (Beef & Cabbage Soup)
Keto Beef & Cabbage Soup with Beets and Sour Cream
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no beans, and minimal carrots/beets (primarily for color/flavor rather than bulk). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rich soup made with a robust beef broth, generous shredded cabbage, bell peppers, and a small amount of beets for color and flavor. Potatoes, beans, and added sugars are explicitly omitted for the keto version. Served with a generous dollop of full-fat sour cream.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, beef (brisket/short ribs), cabbage, beets (limited), onions, carrots (limited), bell peppers, tomatoes/tomato paste, garlic, dill, bay leaf, sour cream, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, no beans, and minimal carrots/beets (primarily for color/flavor rather than bulk). Confirm no added sugar in the broth or tomato paste.
Watch out for
Potatoes, beans, excessive carrots/beets, added sugar in some restaurant versions. Often served with pampushky (garlic bread) or 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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