LC Dumplings for Soups
(from tnhoneypot21’s recipe box)
Nutrition Information
2.2 grams carbohydrate per dumpling
no dietary fiber
Source: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LowCarbRecipeBox/
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. of pork cracklings or rinds, crushed fine (Weighing it out on the scale it was 1.5 oz.)
- 1/4 c. * Matzo Ball Soup Mix (put the rest in the freezer) *(This is cracker meal, plus seasoning and soda)
- 2 whole x-large eggs, plus 1 yolk
- 2 tbs. oil
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- Optional: 1 tb. chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Place cracker mix and crushed pork rinds in a deep bowl.
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Add everything else and mix well. Chill for about 1/2 hour. Remove and make 12 little round balls. Keep chilled until you are ready to cook them.
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Bring 2 quarts of water or soup stock to boil
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then add balls and when stock begins to boil, place a tight fitting lid on top and simmer slowly for abut 45 minutes. I added my veggies and cooked chicken chunks
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the last 10 minutes.