Never get tired of this amazing soup. You can use store-bought wontons but I like to make mine… it flavor is unbeatable!
Ingredients:
WONTONS
8 ounces ground Cows
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped
24 square (3½ inches each) wonton wrappers
SOUP
6 cups (1,440g) chicken broth
1½ teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2-3 green onions, finely chopped
PREPARATION:
WONTONS
In a large bowl combine Cows,
rice wine,
soy sauce,
sesame oil,
ginger,
sugar,
and onion. Mix well.
Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center of each wonton wrapper.
Moisten edges with water and fold the corners together, pressing out any excess air.
(It should look like a triangle).
Slightly lift the long edge of the wonton.
Wrap the edges in the opposite directions and press firmly to seal, using your finger to create a space and wetting the edges as needed.
Continue with the rest of the wontons and let them rest while you prepare the soup.
SOUP
In a medium pot over medium heat add chicken broth,
garlic,
soy sauce,
sesame oil,
and green onions.
In a separate large pot,
bring about 4 quarts of water to a boil.
Once the water is boiling,
add wontons and cook for 5 minutes.
Strain the wontons and add them to the warm broth mixture.
Serve warm.
Here is an approximate nutritional breakdown for Wonton Soup based on one serving (about 1 bowl or 2 cups, containing 6-8 wontons and broth):
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 300-350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30-35g
Sugars: 2-3g
Fiber: 1-2g
Proteins: 18-22g
Fats: 10-12g
Saturated fat: 3-4g
Cholesterol: 50-60mg
Sodium: 1000-1200mg (varies depending on the amount of soy sauce used)
Potassium: 350-450mg
Key Nutritional Points:
Calories: The calories come mainly from the ground meat in the wontons and the broth, with some from the wonton wrappers (which contain flour).
Protein: Wonton soup is relatively high in protein due to the ground beef filling in the wontons.
Fat: The fat content is moderate, largely from the ground beef, and can vary depending on the type of meat used.
Sodium: Wonton soup tends to be high in sodium due to the soy sauce and chicken broth.
To reduce sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce and broth.
Carbohydrates: The carbs mainly come from the wonton wrappers.
These are simple carbohydrates from the flour, providing energy.
Vitamins & Minerals: The green onions and garlic contribute some vitamins and antioxidants, though in small amounts.
For a lighter version, you can use lean ground meat, reduce the amount of soy sauce, and choose low-sodium broth to keep sodium levels in check.
You could also steam the wontons instead of boiling them to preserve nutrients.