Sancocho de Gallina (Keto)
Venezuelan Chicken Soup (Keto, No Root Veggies)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no yuca, potatoes, corn, ñame, ocumo, or plantains. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and hearty Venezuelan chicken soup, featuring tender chicken pieces and a vibrant medley of keto-friendly vegetables (such as celery, bell peppers, and cabbage) simmered in a robust, seasoned broth. This version crucially omits all starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken (pieces, bone-in), rich chicken broth, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, celery, cabbage, cilantro, lime, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no yuca, potatoes, corn, ñame, ocumo, or plantains. Ask for extra keto-friendly vegetables like cabbage or green beans. Confirm no sugar in the broth or sofrito.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Sancocho de Gallina, por favor, sin yuca, papa, maíz, ñame, ocumo ni plátanos. Quiero repollo o ejotes extra. Confirme que no lleva azúcar en el caldo ni sofrito.
For the Sancocho de Gallina, no yuca, potatoes, corn, ñame, ocumo, or plantains. Extra cabbage or green beans. Confirm no sugar in broth or sofrito.
Watch out for
Sancocho is typically built around root vegetables; their omission is a significant modification. Hidden sugars in store-bought broths or prepared sofrito bases. Cross-contamination if cooked alongside high-carb sancocho versions.
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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