Pork Wonton Soup

Name: Pork Wonton Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 48 wonton wrappers; 8 cups chicken broth; 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced; 2 star anise; 4 slices fresh ginger, sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce, for broth; 1 tsp sesame oil, for broth; 4 baby bok choy, halved; 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A classic Chinese soup featuring delicate wontons filled with seasoned ground pork and aromatic vegetables, swimming in a light and flavorful broth. This comforting dish balances the tender, juicy dumplings with a clear savory soup.

45 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

ChineseSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 tsp salt
48 wonton wrappers
8 cups chicken broth
4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
2 star anise
4 slices fresh ginger, sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce, for broth
1 tsp sesame oil, for broth
4 baby bok choy, halved
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

To make the wonton filling: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 4 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
2

To prepare the soup base: In a large pot, combine 8 cups chicken broth, 4 soaked and sliced dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 star anise, and 4 slices sliced fresh ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the star anise and ginger slices. Add 1 tbsp for broth soy sauce and 1 tsp for broth sesame oil to the broth.
3

While the broth simmers, prepare the wontons: Place about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling in the center of each 48 wonton wrappers. Moisten the edges with water, then fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Bring the two corners of the triangle together, moistening one corner with water, and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
4

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the 4 halved baby bok choy and cook for 1-2 minutes until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
5

In the same pot of boiling water, add the wontons (in batches if necessary). Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon.
6

To serve: Place cooked bok choy in the bottom of serving bowls. Add the cooked wontons and ladle the hot broth over them.
7

Garnish with 2 sliced, for garnish green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Questions

How long does Pork Wonton Soup take?

As written, 45 minutes: 30 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 30 minutes.

How do I know when Pork Wonton Soup is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.

What can I use instead of Shaoxing wine in Pork Wonton Soup?

The entry for Pork Wonton Soup calls for 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry. In its place: Dry sherry is the standard stand-in, measure for measure. For no alcohol, use chicken stock with a splash of rice vinegar.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Pork Wonton Soup?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Pork Wonton Soup uses 1 lb ground pork.

Is Pork Wonton Soup low-carb?

A serving of Pork Wonton Soup carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Pork Wonton Soup contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tsp sesame oil, for broth. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Pork Wonton Soup can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 1. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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