Font Size:
  • A
  • A
  • A

E-mail This Page to Your Friends

x

All fields are required.

Separate multiple e-mail addresses with a comma

(i.e. sally@food.com, frank@food.com)

Sending E-mail

Sending E-mail

Or Do Not E-mail

Success!

A link to this page was e-mailed

Wonton Soup

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Dueling Comfort Foods

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (50)

  • Cook Time:

    45 min

  • Level:

    Intermediate

  • Yield:

    about 2 quarts, 6 to 8 servings

Close

Times:

Prep
45 min
Inactive Prep
--
Cook
45 min
Total:
1 hr 30 min
x

Select a Card Size

x

Add To My Recipe Box

Please limit to 20 characters

Adding Recipe

Adding Recipe

Or Do Not Add

Success

This recipe was added to your Folder_Name folder.

x

Add To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to add this recipe to your Recipe Box.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped
  • 10 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • About 30 wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced bok choy
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps
  • 1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots

Directions

In a large saucepan or soup pot heat the oil over medium high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the 1/4 cup of sliced scallions and the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low so that the broth just simmers. Allow broth to simmer for at least 20 to 30 minutes while the wontons are being assembled.

In a small mixing bowl combine the remaining teaspoon of minced garlic, remaining tablespoon of chopped ginger, 3 tablespoons of finely chopped scallions, the pork, egg yolk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Working on a flat work surface, lay out a few of the wontons. (Keep remaining wonton wrappers covered with plastic wrap.) Fill a small bowl partially with cool water and set aside. Using a teaspoon measure, place a heaping teaspoonful of the meat filling in the center of each wonton. Using your fingers, lightly wet the edges of the wonton. Bring 2 opposite corners of the wonton together to form a triangle and enclose the filling, pressing edges firmly around the mound of filling to eliminate any air pockets and seal. Moisten opposite corners of the long side. Curl moistened corners toward each other, overlapping one on top of the other, and press the edges together to seal. You should now have a rounded stuffed wonton with a triangle poking up at the top. Assemble the remaining wontons in the same manner. When the wontons are all assembled, set aside.

Add the sliced bok choy, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots to the broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using your hands or a slotted spoon, gently add the prepared wontons to the simmering broth. Increase the heat slightly so that the broth returns to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring

occasionally (very gently), until the wontons float and the pork filling is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Next Recipe

More recipes? Try these recommendations:

Picture of Wonton Soup Recipe

Photo: Wonton Soup

Similar Recipes

Read more Comments & Reviews (50)

Comments & Reviews

  • recipe Wonton Soup
    Jon Cottonwood , UT 11-17-2009

    Flag

    Man oh Man, this is Awesome!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    My boyfriend made me this soup because I was feeling sad- I'll tell you what, this sure did put a little pep into my step! ... Highly recommended!Read more
  • recipe Wonton Soup
    Crystal Aurora, CO 11-11-2009

    Flag

    Simple, but flavorful

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This soup goes fast! Great taste for little effort!
  • recipe Wonton Soup
    MK Rancho Santa Margarita , CA 11-07-2009

    Flag

    Absolutely AMAZING!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I made this today.. My husband and kids LOVED it! It's GREAT! Simple, easy and super TASTY... Thanks for this recipe :)
  • recipe Wonton Soup
    First Hartford, CT 11-02-2009

    Flag

    Really amazing

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Good job emeral!
  • recipe Wonton Soup
    carrie la mesa, CA 11-01-2009

    Flag

    restaurant quality

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This was delicious with a very rich broth that had a lot of depth. I had to tweek it because I only eat vegetables and... seafood, due to allergies, but I used most of the flavor ingredients and it was heavenly. I omitted the wontons but added in the sesame oil and the soy sauce directly into the broth to keep the full flavor profile. I also used ground ginger because I did not have fresh and it tasted wonderful. After all the flavor ingredients were added to the broth and it had simmered for 25 minutes I added a pound of shrimp, one can of waterchestnuts, brocolli crowns, whole small mushrooms,and thinly sliced carrots. I turned off the burner to keep the veggies al dente and they cooked just enough along with the shrimp from the residual heat. I think this recipe would be great with any assortment of 6-8 cups of oriental veggies (and no wontons) or wontons and 3-4 cups of your favorite oriental veggies. Enjoy!!!Read more
  • recipe Wonton Soup
    Terry Sherman, TX 10-13-2009

    Flag

    Wonderful !!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This recipe was so simple to make and it was absolutely wonderful!!!! My family and I loved it! The wontons turned out... perfectly and the flavor, omgosh! I suggest you make this, you will love it!Read more
Flag This Review?Close

Please sign in to flag this review.

Not a member? Register now.

Advertisement
Advertisement