Keto Borscht (No Potatoes)
Meat & Beet Cabbage Soup (Keto Borscht Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no beans, and no added sugar in the soup. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Ukrainian beet soup, traditionally made with meat broth, beets, cabbage, and other vegetables. This keto version specifically omits potatoes and beans, focusing on the rich flavors of beef or pork, beets, cabbage, and herbs. It's served without a dollop of sour cream (smetana) if desired, and no bread.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork broth, beef or pork chunks, beets, cabbage, onions, carrots (limited), bell peppers, tomato paste (unsweetened), garlic, bay leaf, dill, sour cream (optional, for garnish).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, no beans, and no added sugar in the soup. Limit carrots to a minimum or omit if strict. Ensure tomato paste is unsweetened. Confirm no flour or starch used as a thickener.
Watch out for
Potatoes, beans, significant amount of carrots, added sugar in tomato paste or to enhance sweetness, flour/starch as a thickener, side bread/pampushky.
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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