Poor Man’s Soup

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Servings: 1 pie Difficulty: Advanced
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Hearty Chinese-style wonton soup with chicken, pork, and vegetables
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This comforting “Poor Man’s Soup” is a classic Chinese-style broth that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. The long simmering process allows the whole chicken and pork tenderloin to infuse the water with rich umami notes, while fresh vegetables like celery, cabbage, and carrots add texture and sweetness. The highlight of this dish is the handmade wontons, filled with a savory mixture of chopped meats, green onions, and egg. These delicate dumplings cook directly in the hot broth, thickening it slightly and adding substantial protein.

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Poor Man’s Soup

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 pie Calories: 598

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This comforting "Poor Man's Soup" is a classic Chinese-style broth that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. The long simmering process allows the whole chicken and pork tenderloin to infuse the water with rich umami notes, while fresh vegetables like celery, cabbage, and carrots add texture and sweetness. The highlight of this dish is the handmade wontons, filled with a savory mixture of chopped meats, green onions, and egg. These delicate dumplings cook directly in the hot broth, thickening it slightly and adding substantial protein.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the quartered chicken and pork tenderloin in a large soup pot.
  2. Cover the meat with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add the celery, diced onion, sliced cabbage, carrots, diced potatoes, and soy sauce.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about 2 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
  5. Remove the cooked pork and chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
  6. Debone and skin the chicken, then chop both the chicken and pork into very fine pieces.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped meats, finely chopped green onions, and the 2 slightly beaten eggs.
  8. Mix the filling thoroughly until well combined.
  9. Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface.
  10. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of each wrapper.
  11. Brush the edges of each wrapper with the beaten egg white.
  12. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges together firmly to seal tightly.
  13. Cover the assembled wontons with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you finish filling the rest.
  14. Once the broth has simmered for 2 hours and vegetables are tender, carefully drop the wontons into the hot soup.
  15. Bring the soup back to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  16. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers become transparent and the filling is cooked through.
  17. Taste the broth and add additional soy sauce or salt to taste if needed.
  18. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets a good mix of wontons, meat, and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 pie

Amount Per Serving
Calories 598kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30gg47%
Saturated Fat 8gg40%
Cholesterol 222mgmg74%
Sodium 205mgmg9%
Total Carbohydrate 0gg0%
Dietary Fiber 0gg0%
Sugars 0gg
Protein 68gg136%

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

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