Low Carb Wonton Soup
Embark on a culinary journey with our Low Carb Wonton Soup, a keto-friendly symphony of flavors and textures. Crafted with precision and enriched with wholesome ingredients, this recipe marries the richness of meatballs, the warmth of soup, and the freshness of vegetables. Immerse yourself in the art of low-carb cooking, where each spoonful is a testament to the harmony of health-conscious indulgence.
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
.5 ounce Dried Woodear Mushrooms soaked (divided)
1 pound Ground Pork
3 Scallions chopped (or 1 Tablespoon Shallot or Onion)
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger Root minced
2 teaspoons Fresh Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Base (optional, adds more flavor)
2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek Ground Chili Paste
1/4 teaspoon Pure Sesame Oil
1/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum or 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
Soup
8 cups Fresh Water (or 8 cups Chicken Stock)
3 Tablespoons Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
3 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
2 inch Fresh Ginger Root minced
Finish
3 leaves Napa Cabbage chopped
3 leaves Bok Choy rolled and sliced into ribbons
2 Scallions sliced
1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
Salt to taste
Optional Add Ins
Cremini Mushrooms sliced
Snow Peas (adds more carbs)
Instructions
In a bowl of warm water, add woodear mushrooms and soak for one hour.
Make Meatballs
To a large bowl add ground pork.
Using a mini chopper (or chop by hand), chop up ginger, garlic and scallions and process until well chopped.
Drain water from woodear mushrooms and add half of them to chopper (or chop by hand) and pulse two times. Woodear mushrooms should just be cut into small pieces, not processed to mush.
Add ginger, garlic, scallions and woodear mushrooms to bowl with ground pork.
To the ground pork add Better than Bouillon Chicken Base, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, Sesame oil and xanthan gum.
Pop on sanitary gloves (or not) and mix together until uniformly combined.
Roll into small meatballs and place into Instant Pot cooking pot.
Pour in rice vinegar.
Lock on lid and close pressure value. Cook at high pressure (most machines default to high) for 2 minutes.
While soup is cooking, chop the bok choy leaves and the Napa cabbage,
When beep sounds, wait 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
Soup
Add garlic and ginger to a sachet bag and place into cooking pot.
Mix together Better than Bouillon Chicken Base and water and pour into Instant Pot cooking pot.
Chop the rest of the woodear mushrooms into strips and add them to the pot.
Lock on lid and close pressure valve. Cook at high pressure (most machines default to high) for two minutes.
While soup is cooking, chop the bok choy leaves and Napa cabbage,
When beep sounds, wait 5 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
Once pressure is released remove lid.
Add bok choy and Napa cabbage and mix in.
Drizzle in a bit of toasted sesame oil.
Add to individual bowls and serve with soy sauce.
Notes
It does not matter if you make the meatballs and add them to the pot and then add the soup or add the soup ingredients to the pot and then mix up the meatballs and add. The important thing is that when rolling the meatballs, make sure to pack them very tightly to avoid them falling a part.
If serving directly from the Instant Pot, leave the sachet bag with the garlic and ginger in the pot as they will continue to release flavor into the soup.
Ground Meat Options
- Ground Pork
- Ground Chicken
- Ground Turkey
- Ground Beef or Bison
Stovetop Low Carb Wonton Soup
- While I recommend using a pressure cooker Low Carb Wonton Soup can be cooked in a pot on the stove.
- Make the soup first and bring it to a medium simmer.
- Mix up the wonton meatballs and add to the soup and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add veggies and toasted sesame oil right before serving.
Notes
It does not matter if you make the meatballs and add them to the pot and then add the soup or add the soup ingredients to the pot and then mix up the meatballs and add. The important thing is that when rolling the meatballs, make sure to pack them very tightly to avoid them falling a part.
If serving directly from the Instant Pot, leave the sachet bag with the garlic and ginger in the pot as they will continue to release flavor into the soup.
Ground Meat Options
- Ground Pork
- Ground Chicken
- Ground Turkey
- Ground Beef or Bison
Stovetop Low Carb Wonton Soup
- While I recommend using a pressure cooker Low Carb Wonton Soup can be cooked in a pot on the stove.
- Make the soup first and bring it to a medium simmer.
- Mix up the wonton meatballs and add to the soup and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add veggies and toasted sesame oil right before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 963mg42%
Potassium 339mg10%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 561IU11%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Conclusion: A Standing Ovation for Keto Culinary Artistry
In conclusion, the Low Carb Wonton Soup invites you to savor a symphony of keto elegance. From the meticulously crafted meatballs to the rich and fragrant soup, and the crisp finish of fresh vegetables, every element plays a vital role. As you indulge in each spoonful, envision a standing ovation for a dish that not only honors the principles of low-carb living but elevates keto cuisine to an art form. Whether relishing it solo or sharing with loved ones, let the Low Carb Wonton Soup take center stage in your culinary repertoire—a masterpiece that resonates with the melody of mindful indulgence.