Chinese Take-Out Wonton Soup

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0
Classic Chinese Take-Out Wonton Soup Recipe
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 10 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken backs and necks
10 cups chicken stock
5 peppercorns
4 slices fresh ginger , quarter-size , unpeeled
1 onion , quartered
1 carrot , quartered
1 stalk celery , quartered
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder , finely ground
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons dry white wine , like sauvignon blanc
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , plus more as needed
salt , as needed
24 wonton wrappers

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
428
Sugar
3g
Fat
17g
Wonton soup is a classic Chinese dish that is enjoyed all over the world. This soup features delicate wontons filled with ground pork and served in a flavorful chicken broth. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. This soup is often ordered as take-out in Chinese restaurants and can easily be made at home with a few simple ingredients. This recipe requires some effort in making the wontons, but the result is worth it.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, combine chicken backs and necks, chicken stock, peppercorns, fresh ginger, onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together ground pork, finely chopped green onions, white wine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and black pepper.
3.Using your finger, moisten the edges of each wonton wrapper with water. Place a heaping teaspoon of pork filling in the center of each wrapper.
4.Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, press and seal the edges together.
5.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add wontons and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.Divide the wontons among 4 bowls and ladle the hot stock over them. Serve immediately.

PROS

Easy to make, delicious and comforting soup which is perfect for cold weather.

Wontons can be filled with any filling like shrimp, shredded chicken, or minced pork.

Can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed.

CONS

High in sodium due to the chicken stock and soy sauce.

Wontons can be tedious to make by hand.

Not vegetarian or vegan friendly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fresh ginger in the soup may help with reducing inflammation in the body and aiding digestion.
The green onion provides antioxidants which can promote heart health and may have anti-cancer properties.
Bone broth from chicken backs and necks can help strengthen bones, boost immunity and promote healthy skin.

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