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Shrimp Wonton Soup

Cultural Context

Wonton soup is a beloved dish in Chinese cuisine, originating from the southern regions where it is often enjoyed as a comforting meal. Traditionally, wontons are filled with minced meat and served in a flavorful broth, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Today, variations abound, with many families enjoying it as a staple during festivals and gatherings, while its popularity has spread globally, making it a favorite in Chinese restaurants worldwide.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
whole chicken
ginger
garlic
spring onion
dried shrimp
soy sauce
water
cauliflower
frozen corn
corn flour
2 eggs
salt

wonton wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: dumpling skins

Rice paper is lower in calories and can be gluten-free.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken breast provides a lean protein alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

1

Make chicken broth by simmering a whole chicken in a large pot with ginger, garlic, spring onion, dried shrimp, soy sauce, and water for about an hour.

2

Remove the chicken and let it cool, then shred the meat.

3

Strain the broth to remove solids, keeping about 8 cups for the soup.

4

Add cauliflower and most of the frozen corn to the broth and simmer for about 20 minutes until the cauliflower is soft.

5

Use a stick blender to puree the soup until smooth, then add back some whole corn kernels and the shredded chicken.

6

Thicken the soup with corn flour mixed with water.

7

Add 2 eggs slowly while stirring to create streaks in the soup.

8

Season with salt to taste and serve with a sprinkle of spring onion.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfoldingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potstick blenderstrainercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishwheatsoy

Also Known As

Wonton SoupShrimp Dumpling Soup

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