Ingredients and Weight:
- Pork: 500 grams
- Wontons (fresh or frozen): 1 package (about 30 pieces)
- Chicken broth: 2 liters
- Carrots: 1 medium, sliced
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- White sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons (optional)
- Scallions (green onions): 2-3, chopped for topping
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add pork pieces and boil for about 15 minutes, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the wontons by boiling water separately for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the pork and vegetables from the broth and shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Return them to the broth.
- Add the soy sauce and season with salt and sugar, adjusting flavors according to preference.
- Pour the soup into serving bowls and top with chopped scallions. Serve the wontons on the side or floating in the soup.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, based on ingredient averages)
Calories: Approx. 500-600 calories depending on the size of the portions and added ingredients.
Fat: Moderate depending on the type of wontons used.
Carbohydrates: From vegetables and added seasonings.
Protein: From pork and wontons.
Note: Exact nutritional information may vary based on specific ingredients used and their nutritional values.
Dish Characteristics:
- Traditional Asian-style soup with a rich and flavorful pork broth.
- Wontons add a unique texture and flavor to the soup.
- Can be customized with different types of wontons (e.g., vegetable, pork, seafood).
- Easy to adjust seasoning and ingredients according to personal preference.
User Comments:
- "The soup had a great flavor and the pork was tender."
- "I added extra vegetables like mushroom and bamboo shoots for more flavor and texture."
- "The wontons were a great addition, especially when they floated in the soup."
- "A bit time-consuming but worth it for a comforting meal."
- "I used low-fat chicken broth and added less salt to make it healthier."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- If using frozen wontons, follow package instructions for cooking time.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the pork and use vegetable wontons instead.
