Description
A delicious low carb and gluten free Asian inspired noodle soup recipe with pork and scallion meatballs. Keto, Paleo, and Atkins Diet friendly!
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground pork (or turkey)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1 Tbsp gluten free soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the broth:
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 32 oz (4 cups) chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp gluten free soy sauce see example
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce see example
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
To assemble the soup:
- 3 cups shiratake noodles, drained and rinsed see example
- 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1/4 cup radish sticks
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 6 lime wedges
Instructions
For the meatballs:
- Combine all of the meatballs in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into 24 bite-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
For the broth:
- In a medium saucepan heat the sesame oil and add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant and sizzling. Add the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Strain the broth to remove the solids and add back to the pan. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference. Bring to a boil right before serving.
To assemble the soup:
- Place about 1/2 cup shiratake noodles in a soup bowl. Top with four meatballs, a handful of cabbage, and a pinch of radish, carrot, scallions, and cilantro. Ladle about 1 cup of very HOT broth into the bowl. Wait about 2 minutes for the ingredients to heat through, squeeze a lime wedge over it and serve.
Notes
I’m giving you the nutrition info broken down by components in case you want to customize this recipe further.
Approximate nutrition information:
4 meatballs: 203 calories, 15g fat, 1g net carbs, 16g protein
1 cup broth: 23 calories, 1g fat, 1.5g net carbs, 1g protein
Noodles and veg as written above: 15 calories, 0g fat, 2g net carbs, 0g protein
Recipe as written totals: 241 calories, 16g fat, 4.5g net carbs, 17g protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs, 1 cup broth, 1/2 cup noodles, assorte