Simple Won Ton Soup

mums the word's Note:

A simple broth loaded with delicious won tons. Why order out when you can easily do it yourself? Sorry, I guessed at the weight of the won ton package.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

Won Ton Filling

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 green onions, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (250 g) package wonton wrappers
• 8 cups boiling water

Broth

• 10 cups chicken broth
• 1 green onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• salt

Directions:

1. Chop the raw chicken breasts into very fine pieces and place in a medium bowl.
2. Add green onions, ginger, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce,salt, pepper and oil. Marinate for at least 1/2 hour.
3. Place the broth ingredients in a large pot (dutch oven) and bring to simmer.
4. Fill the won ton wrappers by placing about 1/2 teaspoon of filling into the center of each wrapper, moisten edges with water or egg white and fold into a triangle. Press edges to seal.
5. Using a dutch oven, or large pot, bring about 8 cups of water to a boil.
6. Drop the won tons into the boiling water a few at a time so that they are not over crowded (maybe 10 - 12 won tons) and let cook for about 5 - 7 minutes. They will float to the top as they cook.
7. Remove from boiling water with slotted spoon and place the won tons directly into the broth.
8. Simmer 10-15 minutes longer, then serve.

Reviews

[K9 Owned]

I made this in two stages as I had to be in an out all day. I did the wontons in the morning and when it was time for dinner it came together in about 15 minutes. I used homemade chicken stock and must not have salted it because I did have to add some. We both loved it and I will be making this many times. The Wonton soup in the can is gross IMO and I like knowing that quality ingredients are nestled in the wontons and not some 'mystery mush'. I served this with Rgg Rolls for an asian soup and sandwich meal.
If you like wonton soup you have to try this one!
Thanks so much for sharing Mumstheword!

[Baker86]

The soup was okay. There were too many noodles in it. My wontons seemed to just fall apart after cooking. I think the simmer time needed to be less. Also a little less ginger.