Hearty Wonton-Less Wonton Soup

Find your creativity. This can be so fulfilling in life! There may be a time that we do not feel creative. There may a time that we compare our creativity to that of others. We each have our talents. We each have our skills and insights. It is about finding that specific passion inside us. Where is your unique talent? What is your special gift or skill? What is the last thing you created? Without comparison… without judgement… CREATE!

This creation is based on Chinese wonton soup. When I discovered that I needed a gluten-free diet, it became near impossible to eat at Chinese restaurants. They use soy sauce all the time, and it contains gluten. I decided to create my own version of wonton soup, using a wonton-less pork meatball to bring the flavors of the wonton stuffing. Being creative does pay off. This soup is unique, savory, and delicious! ENJOY!

My favorite tips:

*The beauty of this recipe is that you get a hearty delicious soup that has savory Chinese flair and is gluten-free!
*The pork meatballs are so flavorful! They add a zing of flavor to the soup.
*It is important to make sure your meatballs cook all the way through. Don’t eat under-cooked pork!
*For gluten-free, be sure you use Tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce. Also, make sure your chicken stock is gluten-free. Some brands do contain gluten!
*I like to thinly slice the mushrooms, but you can also quarter them if you prefer.
*Make sure your shrimp cook through!
*This soup is a meal in itself. You can serve as an appetizer if you prefer.
*The leftovers are quite delicious, as well! The flavors from the meatballs blend into the soup overnight.

Hearty Wonton-Less Wonton Soup

Recipe by AmiessaCourse: All Recipes, Savory Soups and Stews, Seafood FavoritesCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• PORK WONTON MEATBALLS

• 1 lb lean ground pork

• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tsp Tamari sauce

• 1/4 cup green onion, sliced thin

• 1 tsp Kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper, fresh ground

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• WONTON-LESS SOUP

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 10 cloves fresh garlic, minced

• 3 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 8 cups gluten-free chicken broth

• 8-12 ounces button mushrooms, sliced thin

• 1-2 carrots, sliced thin

• 8 ounces water chestnuts, canned and drained

• 3 baby bok choy, washed thoroughly with leaves separated

• 1 to 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

• pork wonton meatballs, as prepared above

• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

• Garnish – red pepper flakes

Directions

• Prepare meatballs first. Combine pork, ginger, Tamari, green onion, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well using a spoon or your hands. Form mixture into small meatballs, approximately 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Place formed meatballs on wax paper covered baking sheet.
• Heat sesame oil on medium in large skillet. Add meatballs. Brown on one side, then turn over. Turn heat to medium-low and cook covered until meatballs are cooked through. Remove pan from heat.
• For soup, heat sesame oil in large soup pot on medium heat.
• Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
• Stir in chicken broth, mushrooms, and carrots. Turn heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil. Boil for approximately 4-5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
• Add water chestnuts, bok choy, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is done, approximately 4 minutes. Shrimp will no longer be translucent and will turn pink.
• Stir in meatballs and green onions. Remove from heat.
• Garnish with red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot and ENJOY!

Notes

• *The beauty of this recipe is that you get a hearty delicious soup that has savory Chinese flair and is gluten-free!
• *It is important to make sure your meatballs cook all the way through. Don’t eat under-cooked pork!
• *For gluten-free, be sure you use Tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce. Also, make sure your chicken stock is gluten-free. Some brands do contain gluten!
• *I like to thinly slice the mushrooms, but you can also quarter them if you prefer.
• *This soup is a meal in itself. You can serve as an appetizer if you prefer.
• *The leftovers are quite delicious, as well! The flavors from the meatballs blend into the soup overnight.