📍 Where this dish comes from: Berlin · Brandenburg Gate
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In Bavaria, the white Rettich radish is a beer garden staple, typically eaten raw with salt and a cold Weißbier. But slow-cooked and puréed with cream, its sharp bitterness mellows into something deeply complex and warming — a soul-warming soup that challenges everything you thought about this humble root. This Bavarian-inspired keto soup is one of those unexpected discoveries that quickly becomes a household favourite.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g white daikon radish peeled and cubed
- 200 g smoked bacon diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- Salt and white pepper
- Drizzle of walnut oil to finish
Instructions
- Fry bacon in butter until crispy. Remove and set aside. Keep fat in pan.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and caraway in bacon fat until soft, 8 min.
- Add radish cubes and stock. Bring to boil, simmer 20 min until radish is tender.
- Add cream and blend until smooth. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Serve topped with crispy bacon, fresh dill, and a drizzle of walnut oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits
- Daikon radish contains glucosinolates, plant compounds studied for their antioxidant properties.
- Caraway seeds are traditionally used to aid digestion and are studied for their potential role in reducing bloating.
- Walnut oil is rich in omega-3 ALA and antioxidant polyphenols.