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Wonton Soup Recipe

A light and comforting Chinese soup made with delicate wontons filled with seasoned pork, served in a flavorful clear broth with green onions and a touch of sesame oil.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 30 wonton wrappers
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for soup)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for soup)
  • Additional chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, green onions, garlic, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Place a teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper.
  3. Moisten the edges with water, fold and seal into desired wonton shape.
  4. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  5. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the broth.
  6. Carefully add the wontons and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until they float and the filling is cooked through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • You can freeze uncooked wontons for later use.
  • Try adding bok choy or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Use low-sodium broth if watching salt intake.

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