Keto Borscht (Potato-Free)
Keto Ukrainian Beetroot Soup (Meat-based, Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, hearty Ukrainian beetroot soup, modified to be potato-free and low-carb. Made with beef or pork, cabbage, a reduced amount of beets and carrots, onions, and often simmered in a savory broth, served with a generous dollop of sour cream or smetana.
Key ingredients
Beef/Pork, cabbage, beets (small amount), carrots (small amount), onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (paste/sauce), broth, bay leaf, dill, garlic, sunflower oil, sour cream/smetana.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. Ask to reduce carrots and beets. Confirm no added sugar in tomato base. Request extra sour cream/smetana for fat.
Watch out for
Potatoes (must be omitted), significant quantities of beets and carrots, tomato paste/sauce (can contain sugar), hidden sugar in restaurant stock or base. Often served with pampushky (garlic bread) which must be omitted.
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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