Wonton soup

 Soup soup soup

Trying to catch the word in the search for when it's winter time and we can eat soup.  This is not something you want in the middle of the summer.  

Wonton soup, deconstructed From Eat Figs not Pigs.  Less work, same taste.

for the meatballs

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey/pork

4 stalks green onion 

2 tsp grated ginger

4 large cloves garlic minced

3 tbs soy sauce

1 tbs sesame oil

1 1/2 tsp white pepper

3 tbs cornstarch

For the broth

9 cups chicken or veggie broth 

6 cloves garlic smashed

1 inch piece ginger sliced

1 large onion quartered

rinsed and smashed lemongrass stalk (trim the ends)

3 tbs soy sauce to taste*

1 1/2 tbs sesame oil to taste*

2 tbs rice vinegar to taste*

1 1/2 tsp white pepper*

pinch of salt

splash of fish sauce*

25 or more wonton wrapper cut into fours

bok choy rinsed and chopped

make the meatballs and roll into 1 inch balls, set aside

for the broth heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat

cook the onion, garlic, ginger, lemon grass and cook for 3-4 mins

you might have to add more oil (olive or vegetable)

pour in the broth, soy, vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, salt and fish sauce

bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins

strain the broth and put the broth back into the pot and bring to a simmer

drop the meatballs into the broth and cook until they float 10-15 mins

drop in the wonton wrapper in batches

about 3-5 minutes or until they float 

add in the chopped bok choy and simmer another 2-3 minutes until the are wilted but not soft

taste for seasoning* and serve with more chopped green onions if desired