Keto Wonton Soup (2024)

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• Ground pork: You could also use ground chicken, if you prefer.
• Green onions: Scallions give Asian soups a classic flavor, and also add a bit of color and visual appeal.
• Tamari: Tamari is a form of gluten-free soy sauce, but it also has a richer flavor. So it’s a great choice for keto soups.
• Fish sauce: Classic wonton fillings take chopped shrimp in addition to ground pork. I wanted to simplify the process so I added a bit of fish sauce for flavor.
• Sesame oil: I used sesame oil to be more authentic but you could use another oil like avocado if you prefer.
• Mushrooms: You could use shiitake mushrooms, but I just used regular cremini mushrooms.
• Baby bok choy: I love the green this adds to the soup. It also adds some nutrition!
• Fresh ginger: I used just a little bit of minced ginger for flavor, as it tends to be rather high carb. You could also do ½ teaspoon of ground ginger.
• Garnish: Serve with little bowls of tamari, toasted sesame oil, and some chili sauce or chili oil so people can add heat or additional flavor as they like.
• Kitchen staples: Chicken broth, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes.

1. Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients except for the sesame oil. Work the mixture together with your hands very well, squeezing to really bind everything together. Roll tightly into 20 small meatballs and place on a parchment lined tray.

2. Cook the meatballs: Heat the oil over medium heat and add the meatballs, turning to brown all sides. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your pot. Remove to a plate – the meatballs do not need to be fully cooked at this point.

3. Sauté the mushrooms: Drain the fat from the pot and return to medium heat. Add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté a few minutes until fragrant. Add the ginger and sauté 30 seconds.

4. Simmer the broth: Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and continue to simmer about 5 minutes, until cooked through.

5. Add the bok choy: Add the bok choy and let cook another minute or two, until wilted. Remove from heat and add the green onion.

Expert Tips

Is wonton soup high in carbs?

Conventional wonton soup is quite high in carbs and has about 25g of carbs per serving. But this Keto Wonton Soup skips the wonton wrappers but has all the same great flavor of the original. The meatballs are inspired by wonton filling and it has only 4.2g net carbs per serving.

Can you eat wontons on keto?

Wontons are not low carb or keto-friendly, as the wrappers are made with flour. But you can enjoy the same flavors by making meatballs with wonton fillings. This Keto Wonton Soup has all the great flavor you love.

How do you store keto wonton soup?

Store the leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing the soup unless you don’t add the bok choy, as it will get very mushy when thawed.

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