Sopa de Mondongo
Tripe Soup
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to request *no root vegetables* (potatoes, yuca, taro) and *no corn or chickpeas* in the soup. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful traditional soup made with slow-cooked beef tripe, often including various non-starchy vegetables and a rich broth seasoned with a sofrito of bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, beef broth, bell peppers (red, green), onions, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, salt, black pepper. (Traditional recipe includes potatoes, yuca, taro, corn, chickpeas).
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to request *no root vegetables* (potatoes, yuca, taro) and *no corn or chickpeas* in the soup. Focus on the tripe and broth with aromatics. If possible, ask for extra leafy greens if they have them.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Sopa de Mondongo, por favor, sin vegetales de raíz, sin choclo y sin garbanzos. ¿Podrían agregar más hojas verdes si tienen?
For the Sopa de Mondongo, please no root vegetables, no corn, and no chickpeas. Can I have extra leafy greens if available?
Watch out for
Heavily reliant on starchy root vegetables (potato, yuca, taro) and corn in its traditional form. These must be explicitly removed.
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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