Keto Okroshka (Cold Summer Soup with Meat & Kefir)
Keto Okroshka Cold Soup
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes are added. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold summer soup, keto-modified by omitting potatoes and using a base of kefir or sour milk. It features diced cooked meat (beef or chicken), hard-boiled eggs, fresh cucumber, radish, and abundant fresh dill.
Key ingredients
Cooked beef (or chicken), hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, radish, fresh dill, green onion, kefir (or buttermilk), sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm no potatoes are added. Ensure the base is plain kefir or buttermilk, not kvass (which is high in carbs). Request no added sugar to the soup.
Watch out for
Traditional Okroshka includes potatoes and is often made with kvass, a high-carb fermented beverage. Kefir contains natural lactose, contributing to net carbs.
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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