Description
This Wonton Soup recipe offers a delicious and comforting meal featuring savory pork and shrimp-filled wontons cooked in a flavorful chicken broth with fresh greens. A perfect blend of tender dumplings and nutritious vegetables, enhanced with classic Asian seasonings, making it an ultimate dish to try for a wholesome, warming experience.
Ingredients
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Wonton Filling
- 1 cup ground pork
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Soup Base and Additions
- 1 package of wonton wrappers
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups spinach or bok choy
- Chili oil (for serving, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, thoroughly combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to create a well-mixed filling.
- Set Up Your Wontons: Take a single wonton wrapper and place about a teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center.
- Fold the Wontons: Lightly dab water on the edges of the wrapper, fold it diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Then bring the two outer points together and pinch to close the wonton completely.
- Cook the Wontons: Bring the chicken broth to a rolling boil in a large pot. Gently add the wontons and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface, ensuring they are fully cooked inside.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the spinach or bok choy and let it wilt in the hot broth for about 2-3 minutes, adding freshness to the soup.
- Season the Soup: Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or more soy sauce as desired.
- Serve Hot: Remove the pot from heat, ladle the soup into serving bowls, drizzle with chili oil for a spicy kick if preferred, and garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and color.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with other seafood or omit it for a pork-only filling.
- Make sure to seal the edges of the wontons properly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Use fresh chicken broth for a richer flavor or low-sodium broth to control salt intake.
- Spinach or bok choy can be swapped with other leafy greens like napa cabbage or kale.
- Chili oil is optional but adds a great depth of flavor and heat.
- Leftover wontons can be frozen uncooked for later use; separate them with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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