Savory Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup
Experience the comforting flavors of this Savory Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup. This delightful recipe blends tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and fresh vegetables in a rich chicken stock, creating a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Packed with umami and aromatic notes from ginger and scallions, each bowl of soup is topped with delicate homemade wontons filled with a delicious mixture of ground pork and seafood. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this Asian culinary delight that is both easy and fun to make.
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken breasts
2 (cubed)
small to medium shrimp
1 lb (deveined with tails off)
fresh spinach
1 cup (torn into small pieces)
mushroom
1 cup (sliced)
water chestnuts
1 (8 ounce) can
light brown sugar
2 teaspoons
rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
scallion
2 teaspoons (finely chopped)
fresh ginger
2 teaspoons (finely chopped)
chicken stock
6 cups
ground pork
6 ounces
shrimp (for filling)
8 medium (shelled and ground)
wonton wrappers
24
Instructions
1
In a large pot, bring 6-8 cups of chicken stock to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2
Once boiling, add the cubed chicken breasts, shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, water chestnuts, light brown sugar, rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, chopped scallion, and ginger. Stir to combine.
3
Let the soup cook until the chicken is cooked through and the shrimp is pink and opaque, approximately 10 minutes.
4
In a separate bowl, prepare the wonton filling by mixing together the ground pork, shelled and ground shrimp, remaining light brown sugar, rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, chopped scallions, and ginger. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5
To assemble the wontons, place approximately 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with a little water. Fold and seal the wonton by pressing the edges together, then fold to create a unique shape if desired.
6
Carefully add the prepared wontons to the boiling chicken stock and let them cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked wontons to individual soup bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the wontons and serve immediately, garnished with additional scallions or herbs if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
Savory Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup.
What proteins are included in the soup base?
The soup base includes cubed chicken breasts and small to medium deveined shrimp.
How much chicken stock is needed for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 6 to 8 cups of chicken stock.
What vegetables are added to the soup?
The soup contains fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, and water chestnuts.
How should the chicken be prepared before cooking?
The chicken breasts should be cubed.
How long does the soup base cook before adding the wontons?
It cooks for approximately 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the shrimp is pink.
What is the filling for the wontons made of?
The filling consists of ground pork, shelled and ground shrimp, light brown sugar, rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, scallions, and ginger.
How long should the wonton filling rest?
The filling should sit for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
How many wonton wrappers are required?
The recipe uses 24 wonton wrappers.
How much filling goes into each wonton wrapper?
Approximately 1 teaspoon of filling should be placed in the center of each wrapper.
How do you seal the wonton wrappers?
Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and press the edges together to seal.
How long do the wontons need to cook in the boiling stock?
They should cook for about 4-5 minutes.
How can you tell when the wontons are finished cooking?
The wontons are done when they float to the surface of the soup.
Can I use dry sherry instead of rice wine?
Yes, the recipe allows for either rice wine or dry sherry.
What kind of sugar is used in this recipe?
Light brown sugar is used for both the soup and the wonton filling.
How much ground pork is needed?
6 ounces of ground pork are required for the wonton filling.
What kind of shrimp is used inside the wontons?
8 medium shrimp that have been shelled and ground.
How should the ginger be prepared?
The fresh ginger should be finely chopped.
What is the suggested garnish for the soup?
The soup can be garnished with additional scallions or herbs.
How should the spinach be prepared?
The fresh spinach should be torn into small pieces.
What type of mushrooms are used?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of sliced mushrooms.
How many scallions are used in the ingredients?
2 teaspoons of finely chopped scallions.
How should the cooked wontons be served?
Transfer them to individual bowls using a slotted spoon and ladle the hot soup over them.
Is this recipe considered difficult?
No, it is described as an easy and fun recipe to make.
What is the total number of ingredients listed?
There are 14 ingredients in total.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include wonton soup, asian cuisine, shrimp, chicken, soup, comfort food, and homemade.
Can I make unique shapes with the wontons?
Yes, after sealing the edges, you can fold the wontons to create unique shapes if desired.
How much soy sauce is used?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
Are water chestnuts used in the filling or the soup?
Water chestnuts are added directly to the soup base.
Is this recipe suitable for families?
Yes, it is described as perfect for family gatherings.