Keto Kapusniak (Cabbage & Beef Soup - No Potatoes/Beans)
Hearty Keto Cabbage & Beef Soup (Borscht Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or beans. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and warming soup made with rich beef broth, generous amounts of shredded cabbage, tender beef chunks, onions, bell peppers, and a minimal hint of beet for color and earthy flavor. Modified for keto by omitting potatoes and beans.
Key ingredients
Beef broth, beef (e.g., brisket or chuck), cabbage, onions, bell peppers, carrots (small amount), tomato paste, small amount of beets, fresh dill, full-fat sour cream (for topping).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or beans. Ask for a minimal amount of carrots and beets, emphasizing cabbage and beef. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato paste or the soup base. Served with a dollop of full-fat sour cream.
Watch out for
Beets, carrots, and tomato paste contain natural sugars/carbs. Hidden sugar can be in tomato paste or commercial stocks. Potatoes and beans are common additions, so explicit omission is vital.
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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