Keto Borscht with Beef and Cabbage
Ukrainian Beetroot and Cabbage Soup with Beef (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, minimal carrots, and a reduced amount of beets. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, vibrant soup made with beef broth, shredded cabbage, a reduced amount of beetroot, onions, and often bell peppers, all simmered with tender beef chunks. Modified to omit potatoes and minimize higher-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, beef (brisket or short ribs), cabbage, bell peppers, a small amount of beets, onions, tomatoes (paste/crushed), garlic, dill, bay leaf, sour cream (smetana).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, minimal carrots, and a reduced amount of beets. Confirm no flour thickeners in the broth. Serve with a dollop of full-fat sour cream.
Watch out for
Beets (even in small amounts), carrots, hidden sugar in tomato paste/canned tomatoes. Flour thickeners.
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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