Кето Борщ (Без Картоплі)
Keto Borscht with Sour Cream (No Potato, Reduced Beets)
Yes, with a tweak: essential to request no potatoes, beans, or any other starchy vegetables. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
The iconic Ukrainian beetroot soup, rich and flavorful. Modified for keto by omitting potatoes and beans, reducing the amount of beets and carrots, and focusing on meat and cabbage. Served with a generous dollop of sour cream.
Key ingredients
Beef/pork broth, fatty beef/pork, cabbage, beets (small amount), onion, carrot (minimal), tomato paste (small amount), dill, bay leaf, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, sour cream.
How to make it keto
Essential to request no potatoes, beans, or any other starchy vegetables. Ask for minimal beets and carrots, and verify no added sugar in the broth or tomato paste. Explicitly ask to omit any sugar sometimes added for sweetness/color.
Watch out for
Potatoes, beans, excessive beets, excessive carrots, hidden sugars in the broth or tomato paste, flour as a thickener (less common for borscht but possible).
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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