Easy Diabetic-Friendly Wonton Soup
🥟 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 200g ground chicken or turkey (lean)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
For the wontons:
- 12–15 wonton wrappers (use fewer for lower carbs)
For the soup:
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup spinach or bok choy
- 1–2 mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make filling:
Mix chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. - Assemble wontons:
Place a small amount of filling in each wrapper, seal edges with water. - Cook wontons:
Boil in water for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. - Prepare soup:
In another pot, heat broth, add vegetables, soy sauce, and pepper. - Combine:
Add cooked wontons to soup and simmer for 2 minutes.
🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Tips
- Limit wrappers → they contain refined carbs
- Add extra veggies (spinach, cabbage) to increase fiber
- Use lean protein to help stabilize blood sugar
- Avoid sugary sauces
🔄 Lower-Carb Option
Skip wrappers and make “wonton meatballs”:
- Roll filling into small balls
- Drop directly into soup and cook
👉 This reduces carbs significantly while keeping flavor.
⚖️ Approx Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~180–220
- Carbs: ~15–20g (less with fewer wrappers)
- Protein: High
- Glycemic impact: Low to moderate

