QUICK WONTON SOUP

Wonton soup is one of my favorite soups to have when I am feeling sick or want chinese take out style soup at home. To achieve an authentic flavorful broth takes time, technique and patience. The broth in this recipe is quick, easy and works for a weeknight meal or when you are feeling under the weather. A quick flavorful broth and bite sized wonton dumplings make the perfect soup.

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INGREDIENTS

8 cups (1.89 L) chicken broth

4 cups (709 ml) water

4 to 5 stems of scallion whites

1 clove of garlic

1 tsp soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp Shaoxing wine (optional)

1 tsp sugar

salt to taste

*garnish with chopped scallion and baby bok choy

**Wonton Dumplings**

6 oz (170 g) pork (minced)

2 oz (57 g) shrimp (minced)

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp Shaoxing wine

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/4 tsp ginger paste

1 garlic clove (grated)

1/4 tsp white pepper

2 tsp cornstarch

25 to 30 wonton wrappers

**See YouTube video for detailed recipe video**

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a 6 quart pot add chicken broth, water, whites of scallions, garlic, cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil

2. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 30 minutes

3. In a bowl add minced pork, minced shrimp, scallions, soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, pepper, cornstarch and combine well

4. Add 1 tsp of meat mixture to the center of a wonton wrapper

5. Lightly wet the edges of the wrapper and fold in half, press and seal (You can also gather at the top press and seal)

6. In a pot of boiling water add wonton dumplings and cook for 5 minutes or until the wontons float

7. Once cooked remove wontons from boiling water and shock in cold water, then add to individual serving bowls

8. Ladle hot broth over the wonton dumplings, garnish and serve