Roast Pork Wonton Soup (pernil Wonton Soup)

This Roast Pork Wonton Soup, also known as Pernil Wonton Soup, combines the flavors of Puerto Rican and Chinese cuisines for a unique and delicious dish.

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Roast Pork Wonton Soup (pernil Wonton Soup)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound roast pork (pernil), shredded
  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sliced bok choy
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
  2. While the broth is simmering, prepare the wontons by placing a small amount of shredded roast pork in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and seal the wontons.
  3. Add the bok choy, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger to the simmering broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently drop the wontons into the broth and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  5. Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional scallions if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Bowls Spoons

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Roast Pork Wonton Soup with a side of steamed white rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought roast pork or leftover pernil from a previous meal.

Cost

$15