Description
Comforting Chinese Wonton Soup delivers silky dumplings swimming in delicate broth, bridging traditional flavors with modern kitchen magic. Delicate parcels of seasoned pork nestled in aromatic liquid promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Wrappers and Broth Ingredients:
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup (150 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups (140 grams) bok choy or spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a savory mixture by blending ground pork, chopped shrimp, finely minced green onions, crushed garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and a splash of sesame oil until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface, positioning a modest portion of filling at the center of each wrapper. Delicately moisten wrapper edges with water, then carefully fold and compress edges to create secure parcels.
- Establish a fragrant broth by warming the liquid in a spacious pot over medium heat. Incorporate soy sauce and thinly sliced mushrooms, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 5 minutes.
- Tenderly introduce the prepared wontons into the bubbling broth, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cook for 5-7 minutes, watching for the moment they rise to the surface and appear translucent.
- Enhance the soup’s nutritional profile by introducing crisp bok choy or verdant spinach leaves, stirring briefly until the greens soften and become vibrant, roughly 2 minutes.
- Transfer the aromatic soup into serving bowls, distributing wontons and greens evenly. Serve immediately while piping hot for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping ground pork with ground chicken, tofu, or a plant-based alternative for dietary preferences.
- Prevent wonton wrapper drying by covering unused wrappers with a damp kitchen towel during assembly.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of rice wine or white pepper to the broth for extra complexity.
- Freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future meals, extending recipe convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg