Chinese New Year Wonton Soup
๐ Cook Time: 15 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 20 minutes
๐ Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this delightful Wonton Soup recipe, a warm and comforting dish perfect for gathering with loved ones. Filled with savory pork, succulent shrimp, and earthy mushrooms, each spoonful of this aromatic soup brings joy and prosperity to your table. Follow along as we guide you through crafting this traditional Asian dish that’s both low in cholesterol and bursting with flavor!
Recipe Category: Pork
Keywords: Meat, Chinese, Asian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 165
- Fat Content: 5.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 40.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1284mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 1.7g
- Protein Content: 16g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Mushroom |
| 1/4 cup | Ham |
| 1 | Shrimp |
| 1/4 cup | Green Onion |
| 1/2 tsp | Soy Sauce |
| 2 | Wonton Skins |
| 12 | Shrimp (reserved) |
| 2 | Green Onions |
| 4 cups | Chicken Broth |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh Spinach |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by mincing 3/4 cup of mushrooms and slicing the rest. Saute’ the ham in oil until golden brown, then drain it on a paper towel. Set aside 6 whole shrimp and finely chop the remainder.
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Create Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with the minced mushrooms, green onions, and soy sauce, stirring until a paste-like consistency forms.
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Fill Wonton Skins: Lay out the wonton skins and place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture in the center of each. Brush water along two adjacent edges, leaving a 1/4″ border. Fold one corner over to form a triangle, pressing down to seal the edges. Next, bring the remaining two corners together and overlap them under the filling, moistening one end and pinching firmly to secure.
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Prepare Soup: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil. Carefully add the wontons, sliced mushrooms, and green onions, allowing them to simmer for about 10 minutes until the wontons are cooked through.
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Final Touches: Once the soup has simmered, add the reserved whole shrimp and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts and the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
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Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish each serving with strips of the sauteed ham. Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth and flavors of this festive Chinese New Year Wonton Soup with your family and friends!
Celebrate the richness of Chinese cuisine and the spirit of the New Year with this delightful recipe, perfect for bringing good fortune and prosperity to your dinner table. Whether enjoyed as a starter or a hearty meal, this Wonton Soup is sure to become a cherished favorite for years to come!
