Description
A comforting and flavorful Wonton Soup filled with pork and shrimp, served in a savory broth.
Ingredients
- Wontons (store-bought or homemade)
- Chicken or beef broth
- Ground pork
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Garlic (minced)
- Ginger (grated)
- Scallions (sliced)
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing together ground pork, shrimp, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the wontons by placing a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper, wetting the edges with water, and folding to seal.
- Sauté the scallions in vegetable oil until fragrant.
- Simmer the chicken or beef broth in the pot until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Cook the wontons in the simmering broth until they float, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Finish the soup by drizzling with sesame oil and serving hot, garnished with scallions if desired.
Notes
Use store-bought wontons for ease, or make your own for a fresh taste. Ensure wontons are not overstuffed to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg