This Pork Wonton Soup is a flavorful and filling dish that combines juicy pork-filled wontons in a savory broth with fresh vegetables. It's the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly evening or to enjoy as a light lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cups chopped bok choy
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, and water chestnuts. Mix well.
- Take a wonton wrapper, place a teaspoon of pork mixture in the center, wet the edges with water, and fold in half to form a triangle. Press edges to seal.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a simmer. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, bok choy, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Season with salt and pepper.
- Carefully drop wontons into the simmering broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until they float to the top and are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Wonton soup is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine and is often enjoyed as a comfort food.
Wontons can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as pork, shrimp, or vegetables.
The word 'wonton' means 'swallowing clouds' in Chinese, describing the fluffy texture of the dumplings in the soup.