This comforting “Poo Man’s” soup is a robust, home-style broth loaded with tender chicken, savory pork, and fresh vegetables. The rich stock is simmered for hours to develop deep flavor, then finished with delicate handmade wontons filled with a mixture of the cooked meats and eggs. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect meal for cold days, offering a satisfying balance of hearty protein and light, clear broth. Simple ingredients create a complex, restaurant-quality dish that warms the soul.
Poo Man’S Soup
Description
This comforting "Poo Man's" soup is a robust, home-style broth loaded with tender chicken, savory pork, and fresh vegetables. The rich stock is simmered for hours to develop deep flavor, then finished with delicate handmade wontons filled with a mixture of the cooked meats and eggs. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect meal for cold days, offering a satisfying balance of hearty protein and light, clear broth. Simple ingredients create a complex, restaurant-quality dish that warms the soul.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the quartered chicken and piece of pork tenderloin in a large stockpot.
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Cover the meat with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Add the celery, diced onion, sliced cabbage, diagonal-cut carrots, diced potatoes, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the pot.
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Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
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Remove the pork from the pot and chop it finely.
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Remove the chicken from the pot, debone and skin it, then chop the meat finely.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pork, chopped chicken, finely chopped green onions, and 2 slightly beaten eggs.
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Mix the filling thoroughly until well combined.
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Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
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Brush the edges of each wrapper with the slightly beaten egg white.
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Fold the wrappers in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges together firmly to seal tightly.
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Cover the assembled wontons with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you finish filling the rest.
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While the soup continues to simmer, carefully drop the wontons into the hot broth.
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Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the wontons become transparent and float to the top.
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Taste the broth and season with additional soy sauce if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 59.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.0g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
- Sodium 20.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The pork tenderloin amount listed (1 oz) seems very small for a whole chicken soup; you may wish to increase this to 1 lb for a more balanced meat content in the filling.
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Wontons may become soggy upon reheating; for best results, reheat gently on the stovetop.
You can freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Drop frozen wontons directly into the simmering soup, adding 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
For a clearer broth, skim the foam off the top of the water during the initial boiling stage.
