wonton soup recipe
A comforting and flavorful wonton soup recipe that's perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients
Wontons
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.25 cup chopped scallions white and green parts
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 package wonton wrappers
Broth
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions green parts
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil, and 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger. Mix well.
- Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold to create a wonton shape. Press edges to seal.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger, and minced garlic to a boil.
- Carefully add the wontons to the boiling broth. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are cooked through.
- Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to your preference. You can also add bok choy or spinach to the soup for extra greens.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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