Wor Wonton Soup (AKA Subgum Wonton Soup)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Wor Wonton Soup (AKA Subgum Wonton Soup)
Description
Wor Wonton Soup features protein components prepared by velveting thin slices of chicken breast in a cornstarch and oil mixture, briefly cooked in boiling water to maintain tenderness, followed by similarly swift cooking of shrimp until just opaque. Frozen wontons are boiled until tender and cooked through.
Concurrently, a stir-fry of garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and separated parts of baby bok choy is prepared, then combined with warmed chicken stock to create the broth base. The cooked meats and char siu pork strips are then added to the soup along with seasonings including salt, white pepper, and a finishing drizzle of sesame oil to enhance aroma.
This soup offers a balance of textures from soft wontons, tender meats, and crisp-tender vegetables in a lightly savory broth. It suits a warming appetizer or light meal. The series of quick cooking steps helps retain the fresh flavors and textures of each component.
Nutrition info applies only to the soup ingredients without wontons, which have separate nutritional content.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (plus 1 tablespoon, divided)
- 2 teaspoons water
- 6 ounces Shrimp peeled, deveined, large
- 24 wontons frozen
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup carrot thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups baby bok choy (cut into 1-inch pieces, with leafy parts and stems separated)
- 6 cups chicken stock (or homemade pork and chicken stock)
- 4 ounces char siu (or Virginia ham, sliced into thin strips)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Velvet the chicken by mixing it with the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon oil, and the water.
- Add the velveted chicken to the boiling water. Using your wok spatula, gently swirl the chicken in the water for 45 seconds, or until just cooked and opaque. Remove using a spider strainer or slotted spoon. Then add the shrimp. Again, cook them for 45 seconds to 1 minute (depending their size), or just until opaque. Take care not to overcook them. Remove from the boiling water and set aside.
- Drop the wontons into the boiling water, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set your wok over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil, the garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Stir fry for 2 minutes, or until the carrots are slightly softened and the mushrooms are beginning to brown.
- Add the bok choy stems to the wok and stir-fry for another minute. Next, add the stock, and bring the soup to a simmer. Add the char siu (or ham), cooked chicken, and shrimp. Let the soup come back up to a simmer.
- Your wontons should be cooked by now. Remove them from the water using a strainer and distribute them among 4 bowls.
- When the soup in your wok is simmering, stir in the leafy portions of the bok choy, the salt, white pepper, and sesame oil. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle the soup over the wontons and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition information provided excludes wontons; see specific wonton recipes for those details.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7055IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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