Low-Carb Ginger Chicken & Shrimp Wonton Soup
A soothing, wrapperless wonton soup with tender chicken and shrimp meatballs floating in a clear ginger broth. Gentle on digestion and packed with clean protein for a restorative dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Combine ground chicken
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Combine ground chicken
In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced shrimp, finely grated ginger, sesame oil, and low-sodium coconut aminos. Mix with a spoon until completely uniform and cohesive.
Look for: completely uniform and cohesive
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Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized tender…
Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized tender meatballs (about 3cm or 1.2 inches in diameter) using your hands.
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Place a small saucepan over medium heat…
Place a small saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and add the low-sodium vegetable broth along with crushed ginger slices.
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Bring the broth to a gentle simmer…
Bring the broth to a gentle simmer (about 3 minutes).
Allow: 3 minutes
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Gently drop the chicken and shrimp meatballs…
Gently drop the chicken and shrimp meatballs into the simmering broth one by one.
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Cover the pan with a lid
Cover the pan with a lid, turn heat to low, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until meatballs are firm, fully opaque, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: meatballs are firm, fully opaque, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Add the baby bok choy halves directly…
Add the baby bok choy halves directly to the simmering broth for the final 2 minutes until stems are tender-crisp and leaves are wilted.
Look for: stems are tender-crisp and leaves are wilted
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Ladle the hot soup
Ladle the hot soup, meatballs, and greens into a warm serving bowl and garnish with sliced green onion.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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