Won Ton Soup (Wonton)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2
Authentic Won Ton Soup recipe for a satisfying meal
in Soup

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 lb pork tenderloin ( chopped into bite size pieces , cooked )
1/2 lb medium-sized shrimp , set 3-4 cooked shrimp aside for filling ( peeled , deveined , and cooked . )
6 cups chicken stock
1 can sliced water chestnuts
24 wonton wrappers
1/2 lb ground pork
3 -4 medium size shrimp , finely chopped ( tails off )
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chinese rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon scallion , finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger , finely chopped
1 cup water ( in a bowl to seal wrappers )
1 1/2 cups Baby Spinach
1 1/2 cups napa cabbage , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
352
Sugar
3g
Fat
17g
Won Ton Soup, also known as Wonton soup, is a traditional Cantonese soup that originated in China. The name "wonton" means swallowing clouds, which refers to the fluffy texture of the wonton wrapper. The soup is made by filling the wonton wrapper with a mixture of ground pork, shrimp, and seasonings, and then cooking them in chicken stock with sliced water chestnuts. The soup is then completed with the addition of baby spinach and napa cabbage, making for a delicious and healthy meal.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, scallion, and ginger to make the filling.
2.Lay out one wonton wrapper on a clean surface and scoop a teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
3.Wet the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger and fold into a triangle, sealing the edges tightly.
4.In a separate pot, heat chicken stock until boiling and add sliced water chestnuts, cooked pork tenderloin, and shrimp.
5.Reduce heat and add wontons to the soup, simmer for 10-15 minutes or until wontons are cooked through.
6.Turn off heat and add baby spinach and napa cabbage to the soup, serve hot.

PROS

Won Ton Soup is a comforting, flavorful and filling meal.

The combination of pork, shrimp, and vegetables makes this soup a balanced and healthy choice.

CONS

This soup can be time-consuming to prepare, and the wonton wrappers may be difficult to wrap for beginners.

It is important to avoid overcooking the wontons, or they may become chewy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Won Ton Soup is a low-calorie and high protein meal that can be beneficial for weight loss and muscle maintenance.
Pork and shrimp are both good sources of protein, while baby spinach and napa cabbage are nutrient-dense vegetables that can contribute to overall health.

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