WON TON SOUP

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This isn't really a soup, strictly speaking. It's more like delicious dumplings with a spoonful or two of broth ladled over them. Perfection!

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Chinese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground pork
2 ounces shrimp, minced
1 egg
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon chili oil
2 green onions, minced
1 celery rib, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced, about 1/2 in. root
wonton skins
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 green onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups spinach

Steps:

  • For the Won Tons:.
  • Mix all Won Ton filling ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon about a teaspoon of filling onto each Won Ton skin and, wetting the edges, fold in half to seal, or into whatever dumpling shape you prefer.
  • Repeat until all filling is used.
  • Heat 3 quarts lightly salted water to a boil in a large soup pot.
  • Boil Won Tons about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Test by cutting one in half with a knife, if unsure, to ensure filling is cooked through.
  • For the Broth:.
  • In a medium sauce pot heat broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion and garlic to a boil.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • In a shallow, pasta-style bowl place 4-5 dumplings and ladle spinach and broth over top.

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