Description
Comforting Chinese wonton soup delivers delicate parcels of seasoned pork nestled in silky broth. Delightful pockets of flavor dance with green onions, creating a warming meal that connects home cooks to traditional Asian culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- ½ pound (225 grams) ground pork or chicken
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
Wrappers and Additional Ingredients:
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
Soup Base:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Vegetables:
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
- ½ cup sliced scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a savory mixture by thoroughly blending ground meat with aromatic herbs and seasonings in a mixing bowl, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed for maximum flavor complexity.
- Lay out delicate wonton wrappers on a clean work surface, carefully positioning a small portion of the prepared filling at the center of each wrapper.
- Transform the flat wrapper into a culinary sculpture by moistening its edges with water, then artfully folding and pinching to create elegant triangular parcels with sealed edges.
- Bring a robust broth to a gentle simmer, infusing it with layers of umami-rich seasonings that will elevate the entire soup’s profile.
- Delicately lower the crafted wontons into the bubbling liquid, allowing them to dance and cook until they gracefully float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness.
- Introduce vibrant green vegetables into the broth, letting them briefly wilt and release their fresh, crisp essence into the warming soup.
- Carefully transfer the steaming soup into serving vessels, crowning each bowl with a sprinkle of freshly sliced scallions to add a final burst of color and sharp, green flavor.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground pork with ground turkey, chicken, or even tofu for a lighter, vegetarian twist.
- Ensure wrapper edges are well-sealed to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, using water or beaten egg as a sticky binding agent.
- Create extra batches of wontons and freeze them uncooked on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future meals.
- Elevate broth depth by adding a splash of rice wine or a small piece of kombu seaweed during simmering for enhanced umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg