Wonton Soup

Originally from the Canton region, wonton soup is a staple of Chinese cooking and is made with seasoned chicken broth and filled wontons. When wontons are folded over a spicy meat mixture, they are an Asian version of ravioli or tortellini.

Because it has a terrific flavor and a meaty texture, the filling in this dish is made using ground pork. You could use shrimp, chicken, turkey, or even ground beef as a substitute for the meat. In this dish, wontons, which are made of very fine flour and egg dough, are cooked in a hot broth with vegetables and meat. With a tradition of rich and famous soups, China has dishes that mix different vegetables and meats in light and aromatic broths.

This soup's history begins in the 17th century, under the Qing Dynasty when only affluent families were allowed to eat it. The soup gained popularity among the working classes with the start of World War II, and today it is eaten across the nation and in Southeast Asia.

Country: China