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Wonton Soup – A Delicious Chinese Comfort Food

Wonton soup is a comforting and satisfying Chinese dish that is enjoyed around the world. It is a simple dish made with wontons, which are small dumplings filled with a mixture of ground pork or shrimp and seasonings, that are simmered in a flavorful broth made with chicken or pork bones and aromatics. The dish is often garnished with sliced scallions and served with soy sauce and chili oil on the side.

Here is an easy and simple recipe for making Wonton Soup at home:

Ingredients:

For the Wontons:

  • 1/2 pound ground pork or shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 20-30 wonton wrappers

For the Broth:

  • 4 cups chicken or pork broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 2-3 slices ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork or shrimp, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well to combine.
  2. Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface and place a small amount of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
  3. Wet the edges of the wonton wrappers with water and fold them over to create a triangle. Press the edges to seal the wontons.
  4. In a large pot, bring the chicken or pork broth to a boil. Add the scallions, ginger, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, and sesame oil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add the wontons to the pot and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until they are cooked through and float to the surface of the broth.
  6. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions.

Your delicious and homemade Wonton Soup is now ready to serve. It is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal, especially on cold days or when you are feeling under the weather. You can also freeze the uncooked wontons for future use, and make this soup quickly and easily anytime you crave it.

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