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Chicken Soup

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This vibrant Chinese-style chicken soup is a comforting bowl of goodness that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. The broth is rich with reduced-sodium chicken stock, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, creating a deep, aromatic base. It’s packed with protein from tender chopped chicken, cooked shrimp, and protein-rich edamame. The addition of fresh baby spinach, sliced green onions, and red sweet peppers adds a burst of color, crunch, and freshness. The homemade wontons, filled with a savory mix of chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and cilantro, provide a delightful texture that holds together perfectly in the hot broth. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep. It’s hearty yet light, balancing savory umami flavors with fresh vegetables. Serve it immediately for the best texture and aroma.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Calories: 816.5
Description
This vibrant Chinese-style chicken soup is a comforting bowl of goodness that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. The broth is rich with reduced-sodium chicken stock, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, creating a deep, aromatic base. It is packed with protein from tender chopped chicken, cooked shrimp, and protein-rich edamame. The addition of fresh baby spinach, sliced green onions, and red sweet peppers adds a burst of color, crunch, and freshness. The homemade wontons, filled with a savory mix of chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and cilantro, provide a delightful texture that holds together perfectly in the hot broth. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep. It is hearty yet light, balancing savory umami flavors with fresh vegetables. Serve it immediately for the best texture and aroma.
Ingredients
  • 1 Oz. package. frozen peeled, cooked shrimp,
  • 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 24 Wonton wrappers
  • 6 Cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 To 2 teaspoon. toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro.
  • Working with two wonton wrappers at a time, top
  • 3 Minutes or until tender, gently stirring
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Directions
  1. 1
    Thaw the frozen shrimp and finely chop them.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, chopped chicken, chopped mushrooms, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and 1/4 cup of the green onions to make the filling.
  3. 3
    Lay out the wonton wrappers and place a rounded teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
  4. 4
    Brush the edges of the wrappers with water to help them seal.
  5. 5
    Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle.
  6. 6
    Press down firmly around the filling to remove any air pockets and seal the edges well.
  7. 7
    Cover the filled wontons with a dry kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out while you finish assembling the rest.
  8. 8
    In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, remaining green onions, remaining cilantro, red sweet pepper, edamame, soy sauce, and salt.
  9. 9
    Bring the broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  10. 10
    Slowly add the filled wontons to the boiling broth.
  11. 11
    Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the wontons are tender and the edamame is heated through.
  12. 12
    Stir in the fresh baby spinach and toasted sesame oil just before serving.
  13. 13
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 816.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.4g73%
Saturated Fat 12.3g62%
Cholesterol 250.6mg84%
Sodium 570.3mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 80.5g161%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, shrimp, wonton, soup, chinese, broth, edamame, spinach, soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, green onion, mushrooms, comfort food, healthy, dinner, quick meals, protein, vegetables, homemade
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