Description
A cozy, weeknight-friendly soup inspired by classic wonton flavors, made with seasoned ground pork, napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and crisp baked wonton strips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups chopped napa cabbage
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 12 wonton wrappers, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the ground pork with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, and the white pepper.
- Place a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the seasoned pork and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
- Add the mushrooms, carrot, remaining garlic, and remaining ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Add the napa cabbage and half of the green onions, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are blended.
- Meanwhile, toss the wonton wrapper strips with olive oil, spread them on the sheet pan, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp and lightly golden.
- Taste the soup and add salt if needed. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with the crisp wonton strips and the remaining green onions.
Notes
- Store the wonton strips separately so they stay crisp.
- Use low-sodium broth for better control over seasoning.
- Ground chicken or turkey can be used instead of pork.
- Add chili crisp at serving time if you want a spicy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: deconstructed wonton soup, wonton soup bowl, easy pork soup, napa cabbage soup, shiitake mushroom soup, weeknight soup recipe, wonton wrapper strips